Racial and Ethnic Groups, 9th Edition
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ISBN: 0130418692 / Publisher: Prentice Hall, February 2003
This sociology textbook focuses on the American experience of race and ethnicity, with chapters discussing prejudice, discrimination, immigration, religion, specific ethnic and racial groups, women, international comparative perspectives, and inclusion. Special sections include excerpts from primary documents. A companion CD contains documents from the 2000 census. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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. For a better understanding of, and a firm foundation in, relevant theories and perspectives in sociology.
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