Race & Ethnicity
Subtitle: the Basics
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: February 28, 2009
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780415773744
Subjects: Social Science / African-American Studies; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General; Ethnic Studies - General; Reference; Social Science; Ethnic Issues; Sociology
Description: Race and ethnicity have shaped the social, cultural and political character of much of the world, and remain an important influence on contemporary life in the 21st Century. Race and Ethnicity: The Basics is an accessible introduction to these potent forces. Topics covered include: The forms and dynamics of racial and ethnic relations. The dynamics of inequality. The relationship between prejudice and discrimination. Ethnic conflict Models of inclusion. Including plenty of examples, chapter summaries and a glossary, this book is an essential read for all those interested in the contested field of race and ethnicity.