Peer Prejudice and Discrimination

<p>This award-winning book provides an analysis of the genetic/evolutionary cultural/historical and developmental aspects of prejudice and discrimination. It emphasizes how certain genetic/evolutionary mechanisms are utilized to both produce and prevent prejudice and discrimination from occurring or to modify these behaviors once established. The goals of the book are to help us understand the limitations of interventions and increase tolerance and acceptance of outsiders. <i>Peer Prejudice and Discrimination Second Edition</i> is ideal for advanced-level courses on prejudice and/or discrimination taught in departments of psychology education and sociology as well as a valuable addition to any serious scholars personal library.</p>