Racial and Ethnic Groups (Black and White version) - Softcover

Schaefer, Richard T.

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9780205905546: Racial and Ethnic Groups (Black and White version)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205905544 ISBN 13: 9780205905546

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

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Understand the Changing Dynamics of the U.S. Population

The 13th edition of Schaefer's Racial and Ethnic Groups places current and ethnic relations in a socio-historical context to help readers understand the past and shape the future.

This best-selling Race & Ethnic Relations text is grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts. Race and Ethnic Groups helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population by examining our history, exploring our current situation, and discussing concerns for the future.

This text provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to the present issues that confront racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and around the world. It incorporates the most current statistics and data in the marketplace including the most recent census.

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Engage Students ― Every chapter contains first-hand commentaries that demonstrate the diversity of various groups.
Explore Research ― Research intertwined with information on current events and demographics provide a modern view of our society.
Understand Diversity ― Detailed coverage of multiple racial, ethnic, and other minority groups provide students with an extensive view of diverse relations.
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Title: Racial and Ethnic Groups <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: RichardT.Schaefer <>Publisher: Pearson

Review:

Thank you to the following reviewers:

Dr. Loyd Ganey	College of Southern Nevada
Lloyd Klein	York College, CUNY
Mominka Fileva	Davenport University
Lisa Munoz	Hawkeye Community College
Brian Jara	The Pennsylvania State University
Gerald Titchener	Des Moines Area Community College
Jose Soto	Southeast Community College

“The text has a strong introduction to the study of race and ethnicity that would be valuable in any course. Part 1 does an impressive job of laying out the key terms and ideas with which every student should develop a familiarity.”

-Brian Jara, The Pennsylvania State University

“[This text has:] 1. great coverage of the groups; 2. good use of facts and stats; 3. good coverage of group-specific contemporary issues.”

-Gerald Titchener, Des Moines Area Community College

“Great overview of all the important groups, areas, and issues.”

-Dr. Loyd Ganey, College of Southern Nevada

“All the tables, figures, and boxed features are informative, easy to understand and useful. I will often reference these in a lecture and draw student's attention to a specific feature to make a point.”

-Jose Soto, Southeast Community College

“This is a very thorough analytical text on minority groups in the US, supplemented with cases, global perspective and research focus. The text covers major topics and themes pertinent to diversity issues.”

-Mominka Fileva, Davenport University

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