Social Identity, Intergroup Conflict, and Conflict Reduction Contributor(s): Ashmore, Richard D. (Editor), Jussim, Lee (Editor), Wilder, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0195137426 ISBN-13: 9780195137422 Publisher: Oxford University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2001 Annotation: How are group-based identities related to intergroup conflict? When and how do ethnic, religious, and national identities lead to oppression, violence, rebellion, war, mass murder, and genocide? How do intergroup conflicts change people's identities? How might social identity be harnessed in the service of reducing conflict between groups? The chapters in this book present a sophisticated and detailed interdisciplinary analysis of the most fundamental issues in understanding identity and conflict. |
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BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Social Psychology - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 302.4 |
LCCN: 00053761 |
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.4" W x 9.58" L (1.17 lbs) 288 pages |
Features: Illustrated |
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Publisher Description: How are group-based identities related to intergroup conflict? When and how do ethnic, religious, and national identities lead to oppression, violence, rebellion, war, mass murder, and genocide? How do intergroup conflicts change people's identities? How might social identity be harnessed in the service of reducing conflict between groups? The chapters in this book present a sophisticated and detailed interdisciplinary analysis of the most fundamental issues in understanding identity and conflict. |
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