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Book SynopsisReflecting the latest data and theoretical literature available, RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS: AMERICAN AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, 10e tackles diversity issues from both the American and global perspective, offering an in-depth exploration of today's globally diverse world. The text's expansive coverage of race and ethnic relations across the globe highlights major points of difference and similarity between the United States and a number of other societies, as well as includes a unique case study comparing four different countries. This unique comparative approach is vital with the increasing ethnic diversity in most contemporary societies as well as the prominence of ethnic conflicts in virtually all world regions. Current statistics, figures, maps, and citations provide up-to-the-minute insight. The Tenth Edition also includes an all-new chapter devoted to Arab Americans. In addition, end-of-chapter critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think in a sociological mode and examine
Table of ContentsPreface. About the Author. Part I: THE NATURE OF ETHNIC RELATIONS. 1. Introduction: Some Basic Concepts. 2. Ethnic Stratification: Majority and Minority. 3. Tools of Dominance: Prejudice and Discrimination. 4. Patterns of Ethnic Relations: Assimilation and Pluralism. Part II: ETHNICITY IN THE UNITED STATES. 5. Immigration and the Foundations of the American Ethnic Hierarchy. 6. Native Americans. 7. African Americans. 8. Hispanic Americans. 9. Asian Americans. 10. White Ethnic Americans. 11. Jewish Americans. 12. Arab Americans. 13. The Changing Context of American Race and Ethnic Relations: Current and Future Issues. Part III: ETHNIC RELATIONS IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE. 14. South Africa: Society in Transition. 15. Brazil: Racial and Ethnic Democracy? 16. Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future? 17. Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Changes. Glossary. References. Index.
