The SAGE Handbook of Prejudice

The SAGE Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination provides comprehensive coverage on the state of research, critical analysis and promising avenues for further study on prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. Each chapter presents in-depth reviews of specific topics, describing the current state of knowledge and identifying the most productive new directions for future research.

Representing both traditional and emerging perspectives, this multi-disiplinary and truly international volume will serve as a seminal resource for students and scholars.

The Handbook is divided into six main sections.

Part 1: Overview of the Topics examines different conceptual perspectives, historical trends and methods in the study of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

Part 2: Basic Processes reviews the Development Process, Neutral Process, Cognitive Process, Affective Process and Individual Differences.

Part 3: Causes of Prejudice and Stereotyping considers individual, social and cultural processes that perpetuate prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

Part 4: Expression of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination describes the dynamics of the expression of prejudice and stereotyping.

Part 5: Social Impact of Prejudice, Sterotyping and Discrimination considers the consequences of each.

Part 6: Combating Bias explores the ways of reducing bias.

This volume will be an excellent reference resource for advanced students, graduate students and professionals who have a wish or need to learn about the areas of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.