The hidden prejudice in selection: A research investigation on skin color bias

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 134-168

  Harrison, Matthew S ^a,b   Thomas, Kecia M ^b  

^a University of Georgia ^*  (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 58449116570     PISSN: 00219029     EISSN: 15591816     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2008.00433.x     Document Type: Article

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