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Who we are derives both from our individual experiences and factors like ethnicity, religion, class, and gender. Three distinguished authors synthesize the literature on intergroup relations with concepts from applied behavioural science to re-emphasize the role of group identity and intergroup relations in the production of the self. Central concepts of the self and society are defined; knowledge from psychology and sociology is reviewed along with theories of prejudice and inter-group relations. This highly unusual book, designed as a tool for self-awareness, is also a complete review of the topic.'It is scholarly, very well written, organized, and interesting.' -- Centerboard, Journal of Southwest Center for Human ReBabad, Elisha Y. is the author of 'The Social Self: Group Influences on Personal Identity - Elisha Y. Babad - Paperback' with ISBN 9780803919396 and ISBN 0803919395.
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