Ostracism, Exclusion, and Rejection

"This volume does a superb job of summarizing theoretical and empirical work on social marginalization. Written by leading researchers and spanning the physiological to the societal level of analysis, the volume is a key reference regarding ostracism, exclusion, and rejection." - John Levine, University of Pittsburgh, USA

"The list of contributors to this edited volume includes some of the most influential social scientists who have studied social ostracism. It represents a must-read for anyone interested in the scientific study of ostracism." - John B. Pryor, Illinois State University, USA

"Feelings of rejection and exclusion contribute greatly to individual misery and societal problems. This remarkably comprehensive edited volume presents the most important modern theories and research findings regarding the causes and consequences of such feelings." - Jeff Greenberg, University of Arizona, USA