Table of Contents

Preface - Susan T Fiske
The Concept and Measure of Stereotypes
Classical Theories about Stereotypes
Social Identity Theory
The Social Cognition Approach
Intergroup Phenomena
A View from the Bridge
Confirmation of Categorical Information
Dilution of Stereotypes
Overattribution Bias as Na[um]ive Theory
Conclusion

Reviews

`In this clearly written book, the authors not only propose a review of a wide range of literatures... they also present a new conception of social stereotyping: the social judgeability theory... the authors put into perspective different literatures, discuss incongruent results and present their own research stemming from a wide range of experimental paradigms. This last point illustrates the creativity of these authors as well as their mastery of the field. Throughout the book the emphasis is on the social function of stereotyping... The authors′ new theory is one of the most integrative the field has ever had, as shown by the range of research it encompasses... the ideas explored in this book are new, insightful and powerful′ - Contemporary Sociology `The authors of this work critically review an extensive array of contemporary theories and research relevant to stereotyping... The book offers intriguing reinterpretations of research findings and the basis for a welcome theoretical debate′ - Choice `The authors have done us a favour by writing a book and a theory that not only integrate cognition and motivation (the new wisdom), but also tie in the social rules that guide judgement processes, reviewing classic and current work in stereotyping, attribution and impression formation under this unifying theme. It is an impressive enterprise′ - Susan Fiske (from the Preface)