The Things They Say behind Your Back

Stereotypes and the Myths Behind Them

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Family & Relationships
Cover of the book The Things They Say behind Your Back by William Helmreich, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William Helmreich ISBN: 9781351472746
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 29, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: William Helmreich
ISBN: 9781351472746
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 29, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this groundbreaking book in the dim world of opinion formation Helm­reich opens a closet bursting with skeletons and explores the myths and his­torical roots of stereotypes pertaining to several ethnic groups: Are Jews re­ally smarter? What about rhythmical Blacks, hard-drinking Irishmen, dumb Poles, emotional Hispanics, and all those cold, artificial WASPs sipping in­evitable dry martinis? He discusses which stereotypes are false, which are true, how they originated, and why some of the most libeled groups pro­mote warped perceptions about themselves.Helmreich has examined over four hundred scientific studies and com­bines hard facts with humor, anecdotes, and common sense in his courage­ous attempt to understand and explain stereotypes. He contends that we should discuss this topic openly and recognize the tendencies and traits, negative and positive,-that are rooted in a group's history and culture rather than pretend that there are no differences among the members of multiracial America.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this groundbreaking book in the dim world of opinion formation Helm­reich opens a closet bursting with skeletons and explores the myths and his­torical roots of stereotypes pertaining to several ethnic groups: Are Jews re­ally smarter? What about rhythmical Blacks, hard-drinking Irishmen, dumb Poles, emotional Hispanics, and all those cold, artificial WASPs sipping in­evitable dry martinis? He discusses which stereotypes are false, which are true, how they originated, and why some of the most libeled groups pro­mote warped perceptions about themselves.Helmreich has examined over four hundred scientific studies and com­bines hard facts with humor, anecdotes, and common sense in his courage­ous attempt to understand and explain stereotypes. He contends that we should discuss this topic openly and recognize the tendencies and traits, negative and positive,-that are rooted in a group's history and culture rather than pretend that there are no differences among the members of multiracial America.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Temperament by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Communication, Advocacy, and Work/Family Balance by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Risk, Uncertainty and Government by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Global Social Transformation and Social Action: The Role of Social Workers by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Truth in the Making by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Museums in the Material World by William Helmreich
Cover of the book City Regn Westrn Europ Ils 170 by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Past Human Migrations in East Asia by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Sport, Racism And Ethnicity by William Helmreich
Cover of the book The Cognitive Psychology of Planning by William Helmreich
Cover of the book The Ideal Foundations of Economic Thought by William Helmreich
Cover of the book The Second World War, Vol. 3 by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Geography in the Early Years by William Helmreich
Cover of the book The Functional Foods Revolution by William Helmreich
Cover of the book Dictionary of Visual Discourse by William Helmreich
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy