Using Intergroup Contact to Fight Prejudice and Negative Attitudes by Loris Vezzali

Using Intergroup Contact to Fight Prejudice and Negative Attitudes by Loris Vezzali

In this groundbreaking volume, Vezzali and Stathi present their research program within the larger contact literature, examining classic theories and current empirical findings, to show how they can be used to reduce prejudice and negative attitudes.

"This important and wide-ranging book illustrates the enduring value of intergroup contact for reducing prejudice, ranging from face-to-face contact to ‘contact’ via the mediaBut it also applies the theory and research to new domains – such as promoting better intergroup relations among survivors of natural disasters – and sets out an exciting blueprint for how to apply this approach more effectively in interventions, especially in schools." - Miles Hewstone, Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford, UK

"More than a thousand studies and multiple meta-analyses have solidly established intergroup contact theory. Now social psychology needs a fresh review of this vast literature, suggestions for new directions and better means for applying the theory to "the real world." Vezzali and Stathi meet all three of these needs handsomely in this book." - Thomas Pettigrew, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Cruz, US

"This volume, which is co-authored by two internationally recognized scholars and leaders in the study of intergroup contact, offers not only a comprehensive review of the relevant literature but also an insightful analysis and integration of the extensive work on this topic. The volume is logically organized, comprehensive in its scope, grounded solidly in relevant theory, sensitive to issues of practical implementation and constraints, and enlightening in how it identifies novel and important directions for future research. It is a “go-to” resource for anyone wanting to learn more about how to improve intergroup relations through intergroup contact and an authoritative resource for students and researchers already invested in this topic. Drawing to a substantial degree on their own important and innovative research, the authors highlight how indirect forms of contact, such as learning about or observing others’ intergroup interactions, such as through the media, can play a profound role in combatting bias and creating stable, positive, and productive relations between groups. The book is timely, socially and theoretically. It is also forward-looking and innovative; the authors have set a promising agenda for both research and practice in this area for many years to come." - John Dovidio, Professor, Yale University, US

'This volume, which is co-authored by two internationally recognized scholars and leaders in the study of intergroup contact, offers not only a comprehensive review of the relevant literature but also an insightful analysis and integration of the extensive work on this topic. The volume is logically organized, comprehensive in its scope, grounded solidly in relevant theory, sensitive to issues of practical implementation and constraints, and enlightening in how it identifies novel and important directions for future research. It is a “go-to” resource for anyone wanting to learn more about how to improve intergroup relations through intergroup contact and an authoritative resource for students and researchers already invested in this topic. Drawing to a substantial degree on their own important and innovative research, the authors highlight how indirect forms of contact, such as learning about or observing others’ intergroup interactions, such as through the media, can play a profound role in combatting bias and creating stable, positive, and productive relations between groups. The book is timely, socially and theoretically. It is also forward-looking and innovative; the authors have set a promising agenda for both research and practice in this area for many years to come.' - John Dovidio, Professor, Yale University, US

'This important and wide-ranging book illustrates the enduring value of intergroup contact for reducing prejudice, ranging from face-to-face contact to "contact" via the media. But it also applies the theory and research to new domains – such as promoting better intergroup relations among survivors of natural disasters – and sets out an exciting blueprint for how to apply this approach more effectively in interventions, especially in schools.' - Miles Hewstone, Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford, UK

'More than a thousand studies and multiple meta-analyses have solidly established intergroup contact theory. Now social psychology needs a fresh review of this vast literature, suggestions for new directions and better means for applying the theory to "the real world." Vezzali and Stathi meet all three of these needs handsomely in this book.' - Thomas Pettigrew, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Cruz, US

Loris Vezzali is Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Sofia Stathi is Associate Professor of Social Psychology and Director of the Centre for Inequalities at the University of Greenwich, UK.

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ISBN 13	9780815353461
ISBN 10	0815353464
Title	Using Intergroup Contact to Fight Prejudice and Negative Attitudes
Author	Loris Vezzali
Series	European Monographs In Social Psychology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2020-11-13
Number of pages	198
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