Theories of intergroup relations: International, social psychological perspectives

Throughout this volume the primary focus will be on conflict between groups. The present volume aims to outline a number of major theories, comment upon their key features, and highlight common themes and important differences in intergroup relations. In addition, our aim is to present a broad international array of theoretical orientations, with a particular concern for presenting a balance between North American and European perspectives. In this 2nd edition we address new topics such as affirmative action, tokenism, and multiculturalism. We outline new theoretical perspectives that have arisen from a shift in attention from the perpetrators of discrimination to its victims.