Intergroup Relations (Mapping Social Psychology)

by NormanMiller (Author), Marilynn B . Brewer (Author)

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  1996

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  Intergroup Relations examines social psychology's unique contribution to our understanding of intergroup relations, examining the whole range of interactions from the level of individual psychological processes to the behaviour of large social groups. Its theme is the interrelationship between individuals and groups, with focus on the cognitive and motivational processes that give rise to group identity, intergroup discrimination and conflict. Within this general framework Intergroup Relations provides a comprehensive review of social psychological research and theory related to: prejudice; ethnocentrism; ingroup bias; discrimination; and the psychological underpinnings of war. Intergroup Relations uses historical and contemporary examples to illustrate abstract concepts, including different types of social groupings - ethnic, religious, political and linguistic. Coverage of each topic in the volume includes historical perspectives, current theory, methodological paradigms, emerging issues and policy applications. Intergroup Relations provides an understanding of the relevant research and theory, and encourages insight into the reader's own intergroup attitudes and perceptions. It should be important reading for students of social and political psychology.

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  Paperback
  2003

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  Praise for the first edition:
  
  ...manages to integrate theory, research, and illustration very nicely...all in all an excellent piece of work. - Michael Hogg, University of Queensland
  
  ...extremely contemporary in its coverage and yet it introduces the classic works as well. The balance here is perfect... - Samuel Gaertner, University of Delaware
  
  * What are the origins of individals' identification with groups?
  * What are the causes and consequences of the distinction between different groups?
  * How can intergroup conflict be reduced, whilst maintaining group loyalty and community?
  
  The first edition of Intergroup Relations, co-authored with Norman Miller, received considerable critical acclaim. In this fully revised edition, Marilynn Brewer has added new research and ideas to provide an up-to-date and invaluable resource for all those concerned with this key area of social psychology. It is clearer than ever that group identities play a major role in human behaviour, impelling heroic action on behalf of ingroups, as well as horrific atrocities against designated outgroups. Revisions have been made that reflect the relevance of recent international events and the social psychological approaches that can illuminate and explain them. Social psychological understanding of these processes has grown as the study of intergroup relations takes centre stage within the discipline, making this a topical and timely new edition for undergraduate courses in social psychology and the wider social sciences.