This comprehensive; research-based text examines the major theories of prejudice and stereotyping through an engaging narrative that reads like a well-crafted story rather than an empty series of statistics. Though the focus of this book is on empirical studies; author Todd D. Nelson has synthesized the data and presented it in a way that will excite readers. His goals were two-fold: To create a strong central text (as opposed to a simple collection of readings) for professors teaching a course in prejudice; and also to facilitate student interest in the subject. The Psychology of Prejudice is intended to stimulate critical thinking about what causes; maintains; and reduces prejudice and stereotyping; while also relaying the historical background on the birth of research on stereotypes.
#3102492 in Books Addison Wesley Publishing Company 1993-07-20Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 6.50 x 1.00l; #File Name: 0201608448303 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. HistoryBy Nancy G. ReesI have begun reading all the books I can find regarding the 60's and the history that was made in that time. Even though I was a teenager I don't remember all of these happenings. Being a teenager I had other things on my mind. The book was excellent and gave a good background leading up to the death of Medger Evans. A man who was cut down in the prime of his life by a bigot.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Really a well-done bookBy SchmergulsThis account was writt6en in 1994 and covers the story of the murder of Medgar Evers up to the time when Byron de la Beckwith was convicted. The author makes the trial seem like a slam dunk so far as the law was concerned; but a perusal of the Mississippi Supreme Coutt opinions show that there were real legal problems in bringing him to trial so long after the murder. The citation for the case is 707 So. 2nd 547. The conviction was affirmed by a four to 2 vote with 3 justices not participating. Nossiter tells the story from a number of angles and it is simply absorbing reading. And since the book ends with justice triumphant it is a most satisfying book; showing that some things do eventually turn out right.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy A CustomerI concur with the previous reviewer. Mr. Nossiter has produced a well-researched and fascinating chronicle of the case of Medgar Evers; including a detailed and chilling portrait of his assassin. Nossiter also effectively re-creates the eerie atmosphere of early 1960's Mississippi; where the Klan; the White Citizens' Council; and the Sovereignty Commission flourished; and where a man like Beckwith would become a sort of folk hero to his fellow racists. However; it is also a story of dogged determination and the quest for justice; as exemplified by Myrlie Evers and Bobby DeLaughter; whose efforts culminated in the long-overdue conviction of Beckwith. It is a story of tragedy and triumph; skillfully crafted by a talented and deeply insightful writer. Well done; Mr. Nossiter!
