Stereotypes, Cognition and Culture
By Dr Perry R Hinton
Series: Psychology Focus
- List Price: $26.95
- ISBN: 978-0-415-19866-0
- Published by: Psychology Press
- Publication Date: 06/15/2000
- Trim Size: 276X213
- Binding(s): Hardback | Paperback
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About the Book
What are stereotypes and why do we use them? Are all stereotypes bad? Can we stop people from using them? Questions such as these have fascinated social psychologists for many years.Perry Hinton provides an accessible introduction to this key area, giving a critical and concise overview of the influential theories and approaches, as well as insights into recent work on the role of language and culture in stereotyping.You may also be interested in:
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Dr Perry R Hinton
Published 06/15/2000
What are stereotypes and why do we use them? Are all stereotypes bad? Can we stop people from using them? Questions such as these have fascinated social psychologists for many years.Perry Hinton