Race and Ethnicity: The Basics
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.
Peter Kivisto is Richard Swanson Professor of Social Thought at Augustana College and Finland Distinguished Professor at the University of Turku. He is the editor of Intersecting Inequalities: Class, Race, Sex and Sexualities and Incorporating Diversity: Rethinking Assimilation in a Multicultural Age and author of Multiculturalism in Global Society among many other publications.
Paul R. Croll is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Augustana College. His articles have appeared in Social Forces, Social Problems, and The American Sociologist.