The Cost of Racism for People of Color

Contextualizing Experiences of Discrimination

Alvin N Alvarez editor Helen A Neville editor Christopher Liang editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:American Psychological Association

Published:14th Mar '16

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The Cost of Racism for People of Color cover

In this book, leading scholars examine the felt experience of being the target of racism, with a focus on mental and physical health, as the result of particular racist encounters as well as across the lifespan.

Authors examine the subtle but persistent links between everyday microaggressions and historical racial trauma, and offer practical tools to assess and measure perceived racial discrimination. They describe compelling new interventions for individuals and communities, and offer social policy prescriptions to promote healing and help dismantle institutional discrimination.

With its skillful synthesis of voices and approaches, this work should appeal to a broad range of scholars and practitioners in clinical psychology, as well as ethnic studies, sociology, and public and allied health.

“Although the volume targets experts in subfields of psychology, the content and perspectives are important for anyone studying the cost of racism for people of color.” —Choice

“Virtually all scholars should find this book interested and helpful, especially those in ethnic studies, public health, and sociology. The authors have brought together an astoundingly diverse set of contributors from various educational and ethnic backgrounds, which gives the book a broader audience not only in terms of methodology but also in terms of relevant racial groups.” —PsycCRITIQUES

ISBN: 9781433820953

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456 pages