Multicultural Psychology

The new edition of Multicultural Psychology provides an understanding of how race, ethnicity, and culture shape beliefs and behavior, giving a voice to underrepresented groups. It covers histories, gender roles, and LGBTQ intersectionality of various racial and ethnic groups in the US, offering in-depth coverage and applications of psychological concepts to people of color.

Format: Hardback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The new edition of this bestselling textbook, Multicultural Psychology, is a comprehensive guide that helps students gain a deep understanding of how race, ethnicity, and culture shape their beliefs and behavior, as well as the beliefs and behaviors of people around them. By giving a voice to underrepresented groups in psychology and society, this book introduces multicultural research across biological, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. It provides in-depth coverage of the largest groups of color in the United States, including African Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans/Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Americans of Middle Eastern and North African heritage, and Americans with Multiple Racial/Ethnic Heritages.

The book reviews the histories, gender roles, and LGBTQ intersectionality of these groups, offering a nuanced understanding of their unique experiences and challenges. It strikes a perfect balance between presenting psychological concepts, research, and theories with a sensitive and expert discussion of their applications to people of color. This book is an essential resource for courses on Multicultural Psychology and is a must-read for all psychology students, as well as for anyone interested in multiculturalism.

In addition to its comprehensive content, this edition of Multicultural Psychology includes several new features that enhance its usefulness. A chapter on Emerging Groups covers Americans of Middle Eastern and North African heritage and Americans with Multiple Racial/Ethnic Heritages, providing up-to-date research on these rapidly growing multicultural populations. The book also includes a review of research on cultural responses to COVID-19, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on diverse communities.

Furthermore, the book has expanded coverage of qualitative research methods, recent neuroscience research on personally relevant interventions, and LGBTQ intersectionality. A glossary provides definitions of key terms, and updated instructor resources are available to support teaching and learning.

Overall, Multicultural Psychology: An Introduction to Diversity and Psychology is a groundbreaking textbook that empowers students to understand the complexities of race, ethnicity, and culture and their impact on individuals and society. It is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and practitioners working in the fields of psychology and diversity.

Weight: 739g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032028330
Edition number: 4 ed