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9780805837711

Peer Prejudice and Discrimination: The Origins of Prejudice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805837711

  • ISBN10:

    080583771X

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-07-01
  • Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

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Summary

This award-winning book provides an analysis of the genetic/evolutionary, cultural/historical, and developmental aspects of prejudice and discrimination. It emphasizes how certain genetic/evolutionary mechanisms are utilized to both produce and prevent prejudice and discrimination from occurring or to modify these behaviors once established. The goals of the book are to help us understand the limitations of interventions and increase tolerance and acceptance of outsiders. Peer Prejudice and Discrimination, Second Editionis ideal for advanced-level courses on prejudice and/or discrimination taught in departments of psychology, education, and sociology, as well as a valuable addition to any serious scholars personal library.

Author Biography

Dr. Harold D. Fishbein is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
The Nature of Prejudice
1(38)
An Evolutionary Model for the Development of Prejudice and Discrimination
39(44)
Discrimination Toward Deaf Individuals
83(27)
Prejudice and Discrimination Toward Mentally Retarded Individuals
110(23)
Prejudice and Discrimination Against the Opposite Sex
133(38)
A Cultural History of African Americans
171(27)
Race Prejudice and Discrimination
198(21)
Modifying Prejudice and Discrimination
219(44)
Parents, Peers, and Personality
263(25)
Recapitulation
288(13)
References 301(20)
Author Index 321(8)
Subject Index 329

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