Racial and ethnic groups
By: Richard T. Schaefer
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: HarperCollins College Publishers
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 594
ISBN-13: 9780673522412
Subjects: Minorities; Race relations; Ethnic relations; Prejudices
Description: This best selling, classic book provides readers with a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to racial and ethnic studies, and helps them understand and explore the issues confronting a variety of ethnic groups in both the U.S. and other countries. Beginning with a thorough introduction to how sociologists think about race and ethnicity, the book then moves on to chapters on each major group, examining the group's history, then exploring the group's current situation and its concerns as we move into the 21st century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 500-574) and index.