Dr. Salinas' books try to bring complex psychological issues behind social problems in an engaging, clear manner that an average educated reader can understand. His books are based on the science of psychology, but explained without much jargon and in touch with the human side of social ills.

MOISES F. SALINAS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Central Connecticut State University. The author of a previous Praeger work (The Politics of Stereotype, 2003) Salinas spent part of 2005 and 2006 in the Middle East to conduct interviews and research for this book. His undergraduate degree is from Hebrew University and his PhD in Educational Psychology is from the University of Texas at Austin.

The Politics of Stereotype: Psychology and Affirmative Action
[A] clearly written summary of affirmative action--varying definitions, myths, executive orders, and contending assumptions of the arguments, pro and con....Recommended. Especially for studies in social psychology; upper-division undergraduates and above. —Choice June 2004

Planitng Hatred, Sowing Pain: The Psychology of the israeli-Palestinian Conflcit
This book explores how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only fueled by disagreements over borders, refugees, and settlements, but by psychological factors including mistrust, hatred, stereotypes, and prejudice.