Description
Book SynopsisPraise 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
Table of ContentsPreface
From basic psychological processes to intergroup behaviour
Ethnocentrism and ingroup identity
the need for "we-ness"
Intergroup discrimination
what is just to us is unfair to them
Outgroup prejudice
negative affect and hostility
Intergoup contact, cooperation, and competition
does togetherness make friends?
International conflict
what makes war possible?
Glossary
References
Index.
