This volume investigates why humans have felt the need to demonstrate power throughout history. It addresses how those from less powerful groups have struggled to gain power and how their group affiliations have helped them to do so. This book also shows that humans seek to control and have power over others. Consequently, hierarchies are developed and characteristics are applied to differentiate those who are in or out of power. The authors take an honest and systematic approach to the difficult, but relevant issue of minority groups. Houser and Ham present a historical perspective for each minority group and show how they have lacked power and control. They discuss the current status of each group's affiliation and power. Examples from specific cases are used to illustrate how power can be gained and how discrimination still exists. The volume concludes by discussing how group affiliation can be used to gain power. This unique book will be valuable to those interested in psychology, sociology, and education.

Multicultural Implications of Neuroethics: Issues in the Application of Neuroscience underscores the need for theory, research, and cultural perspective within neuroethics to thoughtfully address the ethical issues that arise from the application of neuroscience on an international scale. The text introduces readers to essential concepts in neuroethics, including cultural neuroethics, the foundation of neuroscience, and methodological issues. Dedicated chapters explore the key principles of neuroethics and various theoretical perspectives, including Western, Eastern, and Middle Eastern views. Readers will examine neuroethics and cultural issues, including discussions of brain enhancement and personnel selection using neuroscience, application of neuroscience in education, brain and neurofeedback methods, treatment of psychiatric and mental health conditions using neuroscience, and the application of neuroscience in law. Closing chapters address topical issues including the future of neuroethics with discussions on the use of nanotechnology, cultural considerations of neuroethical applications, informed consent, and how best to advance neuroscience. Featuring cutting-edge, essential research, Multicultural Implications of Neuroethics is an exemplary text for students and professionals in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, neurology, counselor education, educational neuroscience, as well as any social science that integrates research and practices inspired by neuroscience.