Topics in Extraordinary Achievement in Historically Excluded Groups: Creating Spaces of Opportunity

This book provides a systematic synopsis of this highly active but disconnected field of research on underrepresented groups with exceptional performance. In this respect, it fulfills a pioneering function. It is based on a comprehensive approach that explores the topic of extraordinary performance from six perspectives:

• Theoretical perspective and key explanatory concepts.
• Overview of individual historically excluded and minority groups
• Intercultural perspective
• Underrepresentation in talent domains
• Psychosocial issues
• Promotion of excluded groups

The book is of interest to a broad readership from multiple perspectives, from ethnic minorities to socioeconomically disadvantaged segments of society to the LGBTQ community. It offers explanations, approaches to solutions, practical help and above all, makes visible the historic and modern cross-connections between different groups.