Understanding Race and Ethnic Relations
Pearson New International Edition
4th Edition
Published on 3. October 2013
192 pages
978-1-292-05479-7 (ISBN)
Description
For undergraduate and graduate introductory level courses in race and ethnic relations. Introducing the core theories, concepts, and issues concerning race and ethnic relations in the United States. Based on the top-selling title by the same author, Strangers to These Shores, this book provides a framework for understanding the interpersonal dynamics and the larger context of changing intergroup relations. Following a presentation of introductory concepts in the first chapterparticularly that of the stranger as a social phenomenon and the concept of the Dillingham Flawthe first group of chapters examines differences in culture, reality perceptions, social class, and power as reasons for intergroup conflict. These chapters also look at the dominant groups varying expectations about how minorities should fit into its society. Chapters 2 and 3 include coverage of some middle-range conflict and interactionist theories. Chapters 4 and 5 explore the dimensions and interrelationships of prejudice and discrimination, and Chapter 6 covers the dominantminority response patterns so common across different groups and time periods. This chapter presents middle-range conflict theories about economic exploitation too. Chapter 7 employs holistic sociological concepts in discussing ethnic consciousness, ethnicity as a social process, current racial and ethnic issues, fears, and reactions, and the various indicators of U.S. diversity in the 21st century.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-292-05479-7 (9781292054797)
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Content
IN THIS SECTION:
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities
Chapter 2: The Role of Culture
Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Chapter 4: Prejudice
Chapter 5: Discrimination
Chapter 6: Dominant-Minority Relations
Chapter 7: Immigration Patterns and Issues
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities
The Stranger as a Social Phenomenon
A Sociological Perspective
Minority Groups
Racial and Ethnic Groups
Ethnocentrism
Chapter 2: The Role of Culture
The Concept of Culture
Cultural Change
Theories of Minority Integration
Is There a White Culture?
Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Stratification
Social Class
Intergroup Conflict
Ethnic Stratification
Labor Outcomes
Chapter 4: Prejudice
The Psychology of Prejudice
The Sociology of Prejudice
Stereotyping
The Influence of Television
The Influence of Advertising and Music
Can Prejudice Be Reduced?
Chapter 5: Discrimination
Levels of Discrimination
Relationships between Prejudice and Discrimination
Social and Institutional Discrimination
The Affirmative-Action Controversy
Racial Profiling
Chapter 6: Dominant-Minority Relations
Minority-Group Responses
Consequences of Minority-Group Status
Dominant-Group Responses
Chapter 7: Immigration Patterns and Issues
Ethnic Consciousness
The Changing Face of Ethnicity
Migration Patterns
Current Ethnic Issues
Language Retention
Diversity in the Future
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities
Chapter 2: The Role of Culture
Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Chapter 4: Prejudice
Chapter 5: Discrimination
Chapter 6: Dominant-Minority Relations
Chapter 7: Immigration Patterns and Issues
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities
The Stranger as a Social Phenomenon
A Sociological Perspective
Minority Groups
Racial and Ethnic Groups
Ethnocentrism
Chapter 2: The Role of Culture
The Concept of Culture
Cultural Change
Theories of Minority Integration
Is There a White Culture?
Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Stratification
Social Class
Intergroup Conflict
Ethnic Stratification
Labor Outcomes
Chapter 4: Prejudice
The Psychology of Prejudice
The Sociology of Prejudice
Stereotyping
The Influence of Television
The Influence of Advertising and Music
Can Prejudice Be Reduced?
Chapter 5: Discrimination
Levels of Discrimination
Relationships between Prejudice and Discrimination
Social and Institutional Discrimination
The Affirmative-Action Controversy
Racial Profiling
Chapter 6: Dominant-Minority Relations
Minority-Group Responses
Consequences of Minority-Group Status
Dominant-Group Responses
Chapter 7: Immigration Patterns and Issues
Ethnic Consciousness
The Changing Face of Ethnicity
Migration Patterns
Current Ethnic Issues
Language Retention
Diversity in the Future
