The psychology of diversity : beyond prejudice and racism /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jones, James M. (Psychologist)
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Other Authors:	Dovidio, John F., Vietze, Deborah L.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Chichester ; Malden, Mass. : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
Subjects:	Multiculturalism > Psychological aspects. Prejudices. Stereotypes (Social psychology) Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Preface
Framing diversity
The psychology of diversity: challenges and benefits
Central concepts in the psychology of diversity
Historical perspectives on diversity in the United States
Psychological processes
Personality and individual differences : how different types of people respond to diversity in different ways
Social cognition and categorization : distinguishing "us" from "them"
Social identity, roles, and relations : motivational influences in responses to diversity
Is bias in the brain?
Coping and adapting to stigma and difference
Intergroup interactions : pitfalls and promises
Culture, power, and institutions
Cultural diversity : preferences, meaning and difference
Social roles and power in a diverse society
The challenge of diversity for institutions
The psychology of diversity : principles and prospects
Glossary
Index.