Black Americans' Views of Racial Inequality: The Dream Deferred

Sigelman, Lee; Welch, Susan

ISBN 10: 0521400155 / ISBN 13: 9780521400152

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1991

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K01A-02677

Synopsis:

Although the opinions of whites on issues of race and inequality have been examined in depth, the perceptions of blacks about these issues have been largely ignored. This book is a path-breaking analysis of black opinions about the sources of their inequality in American society and the appropriate means for redressing this imbalance. Using the results of a variety of national surveys of blacks conducted during the past decade, Sigelman and Welch describe the range of opinion within the black population and account for different views by identifying key influences on opinion formation. They examine correlations among various personal characteristics, such as gender, age, socio-economic status, and educational attainment, and different explanations of inequality, focusing either on conditions within the black community or on exogenous factors, such as discrimination.

Review: Review of the hardback: 'Sigelman and Welch make a major contribution to our understanding of racial attitudes ... with a well-written, clear, concise examination of perceptions of the amount of prejudice and discrimination against blacks.' American Political Science Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: Black Americans' Views of Racial Inequality:...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included