Race and Ethnic Relations American and Global Perspectives

Name: Race and Ethnic Relations American and Global Perspectives
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ISBN: 9780495003687

ISBN-10: 0495003689

ISBN-13: 9780495003687

Edition: 7th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Martin N. Marger

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This text explores race and ethnic relations in a global context, while extensively covering groups and issues in the United States. The text's unique comparative approach is increasingly important and relevant in light of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies as well as the prominence of ethnic conflicts throughout the world. This text offers instructors an opportunity to introduce comparative content in their courses while not sacrificing an American focus.

Book details

List price: $157.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 8/3/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 652
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

Martin N. Marger received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, his master's degree from Florida State University, and his doctorate from Michigan State University. In addition to his research and writing in the field of race and ethnic relations, his work includes studies in social inequality and political sociology. He is the author of SOCIAL INEQUALITY: PATTERNS AND PROCESSES, now in its fourth edition.




The Nature of Ethnic Relations



Introduction: Some Basic Concepts



Ethnic Stratification: Power and Inequality



Techniques of Dominance: Prejudice and Discrimination



Patterns of Ethnic Relations: Assimilation and Pluralism



Ethnicity in the United States



Foundations of the American Ethnic Hierarchy



Native Americans



Italian Americans



Jewish Americans



African Americans



Hispanic Americans



Asian Americans



Current and Future Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States



Ethnic Relations in Comparative Perspective



South Africa: Society in Transition



Brazil: Ethnic Paradise?



Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future?



Northern Ireland: Enduring Ethnic Conflict?



Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Change


References