Race and Ethnicity in the United States, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2019

  • Richard T. Schaefer DePaul University

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Title overview

Race and Ethnicity in the United States provides a concise overview of the changing dynamics of the US population. This streamlined, 6-chapter overview of the story of race in America presents race and ethnic relations in a sociohistorical context. Author Richard Schaefer illuminates the changing dynamics of the US population, and reveals the stories behind these changes.

The 9th Edition includes fully updated data. Contemporary topics receiving coverage include the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the impact of the Great Recession on Black home ownership. An expanded section on refugees includes specific suggestions on how to help. This fresh content helps students see the relevance of course material to today's world.

Table of contents

1. Exploring Race and Ethnicity
2. Prejudice
3. Discrimination
4. Immigration
5. Ethnicity, Whiteness, and Religion
6. The Nation as a Kaleidoscope

Author bios

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