Understanding Prejudice, Racism and Social Conflict

By Iain Walker and Katherine J. Reynolds

Book Overview

This is a comprehensive text that is extremely well written by top social psychologists, with all of the major theoretical perspectives represented. The editors should be commended for putting together this lively and engaging text′

- Nyla Branscombe

Department of Psychology, University of Kansas

A range of international events have recently focused attention on issues of prejudice, racism and social conflict: increasing tensions in former Eastern bloc countries, political conflict in Northern Ireland and the United States, as well as racial conflict in the Baltic States, Middle East, Africa, and Australasia. In light of these events, Understanding Prejudice, Racism and Social Conflict presents a timely and important update to the literature, and will a fascinating textbook for all students who need to study the subject.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761962085
• ISBN13: 9780761962083
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"