The book aims to engage with two hot areas within the social sciences:
cross-cultural psychology and immigration. It introduces undergraduate and
graduate students to the issue of cultural diversity in plural societies.Cultural Diversity: Its Social Psychology shows how social psychology can
contribute to contemporary debates about immigration and multiculturalism. The
book focuses on the social psychological processes involved in multicultural
societies, especially migration and ethnic relations. It discusses how
immigrants and members of minorities deal with acculturation issues, what is
the reaction of the receiving societies, and what are the consequences of
migration for intergroup relations and societal cohesion. These issues are
examined through the presentation of research concerning identity, intergroup
relations, social influence, and social representations. In addition, the book
addresses issues of citizenship and multiculturalism in relation to the
nation-state, European integration, and the North American and Australian
experiences. Text panels are included to present key concepts and important
research findings, while 20 theoretical snapshots summarize classic and current
social psychological theories. This user-friendly book also contains chapter
summaries, lists of key words, and suggestions for further reading.; This book will help readers to understand the processes that have shaped
modern societies and the diversity issues they currently face.
