Race and Ethnic Relations - Hardcover

Marger, Martin N.

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9780495003687: Race and Ethnic Relations

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ISBN 10: 0495003689 ISBN 13: 9780495003687

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

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This text explores race and ethnic relations in a global context, while extensively covering groups and issues in the United States. The text's 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. This text offers instructors an opportunity to introduce comparative content in their courses while not sacrificing an American focus.

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Preface. 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. The Changing Context of American Race and Ethnic Relations: Current and Future Issues. Part III: ETHNIC RELATIONS IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE. 13. South Africa: Society in Transition. 14. Brazil: Racial and Ethnic Democracy? 15. Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future? 16. Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Change. Glossary. References. Index.

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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 also the author of SOCIAL INEQUALITY: PATTERNS AND PROCESSES.

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