Written by an international team of renowned scholars, this volume addresses the multitude of factors that may lead to the deadly breakdown of ethnic relations. The book

- Draws on real-world case studies, such as Rwanda, Sudan, and the Second Palestinian Intifada

- Brings together original contributions and theoretical perspectives by a team of experts in psychology and related disciplines such as sociology and political science

- Identifies events and processes that can break down inhibitions against violence, and lead to mass killings and genocide
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Promoting a scholarly understanding of the psychology of social and cultural diversity in the early stages of 21st century, this volume encourages an in-depth appreciation of the value in diversity while directly addressing social intervention and policy implications.

• Offers, for the very first time, an integrated approach to the issues raised by increasingly complex representations of social identity
• Explores the psychological implications and applications of new forms of social and cultural diversity
• Includes research from a diverse range of scholars that covers a...