On The Nature of Prejudice

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Fifty Years After Allport

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On The Nature of Prejudice delves into the complexities of human biases and prejudices, offering insights from philosophical and psychological perspectives. The author explores how societal and individual factors contribute to prejudice, examining its origins, manifestations, and impacts on human behaviour and social structures. The book provides a profound analysis aimed at understanding and addressing the prejudices that permeate various aspects of life.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re interested in exploring the psychological roots of prejudice and understanding how social, cognitive, and emotional factors contribute to bias. It provides insightful analysis into human behaviour, making it an intriguing read for those curious about where prejudicial attitudes originate and how they can be mitigated.

On The Nature of Prejudice

On the Nature of Prejudice commemorates the 50th anniversary of the publication of Gordon Allport's classic work on prejudice and discrimination by examining the current state of knowledge in the field.

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On the Nature of Prejudice commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Gordon Allport’s classic work on prejudice and discrimination by examining the current state of knowledge in the field.

A distinguished collection of international scholars considers Allport’s impact on the field, reviews recent developments, and identifies promising directions for future investigation.

Organised around Allport's central themes, this book provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive view of where the field has been, where it is now, and where it is going.

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On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years After Allport is praised for its comprehensive examination of the evolution of prejudice research since Gordon Allport's seminal work. Reviewers highlight its wide-ranging and respectful contributions from leading scholars, offering new insights and directions for future research. It's considered a significant and essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of prejudice and intergroup conflict in modern times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405127516

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by John F. Dovidio
Edited by Peter Glick
Edited by Laurie A. Rudman

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 486

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About the Author

John F. Dovidio is Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut. His publications include Reducing Intergroup Bias (with Samuel Gaertner, 2000) and The Social Psychology of Helping and Altruism (with David A. Schroeder, Louis A. Penner, and Jane A. Piliavin, 1995).

Peter Glick is Professor of Psychology at Lawrence University. Along with co-author Susan T. Fiske of Princeton University, he received the 1995 Gordon W. Allport Prize for his research on ambivalent sexism.

Laurie A. Rudman is Associate Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. She is currently an Associate Editor for the journal Social Cognition and serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.