Race and ethnicity : the basics

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Race and ethnicity : the basics

Peter Kivisto and Paul R. Croll

(The basics)

Routledge, 2012

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  • : 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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Details

  • NCID
    BB07626135
  • ISBN
    • 9780415773737
    • 9780415773744
  • LCCN
    2011020296
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 191 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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