Race and ethnicity in the United States

Synopsis

A core text for courses in race and ethnic relations. This updated topical introduction provides the instructor with a basic presentation of core concepts related to racial and ethnic groups in the United States especially as approached by the social sciences (specifically sociology). Students are presented with the basic terms, the latest findings on prejudice and discrimination, and an overview of immigration, ethnicity, and religious diversity, which gives them a basic intellectual framework to approach this ever-changing and emotional facet of life in the United States.