Race and ethnicity : the basics
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Race and ethnicity : the basics
(The basics)
Routledge, 2012
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [164]-178) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Race and ethnicity have shaped the social, cultural and political character of much of the world, and remain an important influence on contemporary life in the 21st Century. Race and Ethnicity: The Basics is an accessible introduction to these potent forces. Topics covered include:
The forms and dynamics of racial and ethnic relations
The dynamics of inequality
The relationship between prejudice and discrimination
Ethnic conflict
Models of inclusion
Including plenty of examples, chapter summaries and a glossary, this book is an essential read for all those interested in the contested field of race and ethnicity.
Table of Contents
1. Defining the Subject: What is Meant by Race and Ethnicity? 2. Prejudice and Discrimination 3. Intersecting Inequalities 4. The Varieties of Ethnic Conflict 5. Modes of Incorporation 6. Combating Oppression and Exclusion
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