Multiculturalism and Intergroup Relations - Psychological Implications for Democracy in Global Context

Informationen zum Autor Fathali M. Moghaddam Klappentext Applies psychological themes and theories on intergroup relations to a variety of cultures and conflicts across the globe. This book focuses on the implications of psychological research and theory for democracy and policies for managing diversity. Zusammenfassung Current psychological theories illuminate the effects of globalization and cultural homogenization on conflicts and intergroup relations. The narrative reveals how local cultural symbols can strengthen democratic resilience and effectively manage diversity through a contextualized approach to governance. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsI. Diversity in International and National ContextsMulticulturalism, Democracy, and Intergroup Relations: International and National ContextsConstructing Groups: Biology, Culture, and CategorizationII. Psychological Themes, Theory, and ResearchRationality: From Freud to the Authoritarian PersonalityThe Materialist View: From Realistic Conflict Theory to Evolutionary PsychologyIdentity: From Social Identity Theory to Optimal Distinctiveness TheorySubjective Justice: From Equity Theory to Relative Deprivation TheoryIII. Psychological Foundations of PoliciesPsychological Foundations of AssimilationPsychological Foundations of MulticulturalismReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: Fathali M Moghaddam, Fathali M. Moghaddam
• Publisher: American psychological assn
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.12.2007
• EAN: 9781433803079
• ISBN: 978-1-4338-0307-9
• No. of pages: 207
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education