Race and Ethnic Relations American and Global Perspectives

Name: Race and Ethnic Relations American and Global Perspectives
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ISBN: 9780495504368

ISBN-10: 049550436X

ISBN-13: 9780495504368

Edition: 8th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Martin N. Marger

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RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS: AMERICAN AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, Eighth Edition, explores race and ethnic relations in a global context, while extensively covering groups and issues in the United States. The texts 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.

Book details

List price: $220.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 4/22/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 608
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.046
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: Majority and Minority



Tools of Dominance: Prejudice and Discrimination



Patterns of Ethnic Relations: Assimilation and Pluralism



Ethnicity in the United States



Immigration and Foundations of the American Ethnic Hierarchy



Native Americans



African Americans



Hispanic Americans



Asian Americans



White Ethnic Americans



Jewish Americans



The Changing Context of American Race and Ethnic Relations: Current and Future Issues



Ethnic Relations in Comparative Perspective



South Africa: Society in Transition



Brazil: Racial and Ethnic Democracy?



Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future?



Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Change


Glossary


References