The Psychology of Diversity

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<p><i>The Psychology of Diversity</i> presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides.<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members</li><li>Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity</li><li>Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and social</li><li>Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations</li><li>Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in neuroscience</li><li>Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructors manual</li></ul><p></p>

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<p><b>James M. Jones</b> is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for the Study for Diversity at the University of Delaware.<p><b>John F. Dovidio</b> is Professor of Psychology at Yale University.<p><b>Deborah L. Vietze</b> is Professor of Psychology at the City University of New York.

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