The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice by Chri... - 9781107485280

Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of PrejudiceAuthor(s): Chris G. Sibley, Fiona Kate Barlow\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107485280, 978-1107485280\nSynopsis\nThe Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice aims to answer the questions: why is prejudice so persistent? How does it affect people exposed to it? And what can we do about it? Providing a comprehensive examination of prejudice from its evolutionary beginnings and environmental influences through to its manifestations and consequences, this Handbook is an essential resource for scholars and students who are passionate about understanding prejudice, social change, collective action, and prejudice reduction. Featuring cutting-edge research from top scholars in the field, the chapters provide an overview of psychological models of prejudice; investigate prejudice in specific domains such as race, religion, gender, and app.