Strangers to These Shores, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (July 15, 2024) © 2025

  • Vincent N. Parrillo William Paterson University
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Title overview

Strangers to These Shores examines the story of race and ethnic relations, past and present. The text explains how racial and ethnic groups came to be, how they are changing, and how they will continue to change. Author Vincent Parrillo begins each chapter with a sociohistorical perspective on a specific segment of the US population. He closes each chapter with a sociological analysis of the group's experiences using the functionalist, conflict and interactionist perspectives.

The 13th Edition explores the latest issues in our world today, including the homeland influence on Ukrainian Americans, the impact of COVID-19 on minorities and women, and interplay between religious beliefs and views on abortion.

Table of contents

Part 1: Sociological Framework

  1. The Study of Minorities
  2. Culture and Social Structure
  3. Prejudice and Discrimination
  4. Intergroup Relations

Part 2: European Americans

  1. North and West European Americans
  2. South, Central and East European Americans

Part 3: Racial Minority Groups

  1. American Indians
  2. East Asian Americans
  3. Middle Eastern and Indian Americans
  4. Black or African Americans
  5. Hispanic Americans

Part 4: Other Minority Groups

  1. Religious Minority Groups
  2. Women as a Minority Group
  3. LGBTQs, People with Disabilities and Older Adults

Part 5: Contemporary Patterns and Issues

  1. The Ever-Changing US Mosaic

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