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ISBN
9780205683666

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0205683665
ISBN-13
9780205683666
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71078864

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Racial and Ethnic Groups
Subject
Minority Studies, Discrimination & Race Relations, Sociology / General
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Author
Richard T. Schäfer
Subject Area
Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
43.4 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
12
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2008-043264
Reviews
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive.  I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text.  It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S."             -Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Most of my students though that the book was good and easy to comprehend."             - Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Racial and Ethnic Groupsis a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities."             - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework.  It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities."            - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This book is superior to all its competition."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book.  It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important."            -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College   "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection."            -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College   "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information."            -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College, General Thoughts "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive. I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text. It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S." -Professor Sangeeta Jha, St. Cloud University "Most of my students thought that the book was good and easy to comprehend." - Professor Sangeeta Jha, St. Cloud University " Racial and Ethnic Groups is a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities." - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework. It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities." - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin "This book is superior to all its competition." - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information." -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College Features "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book. It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important." -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection." -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College, General Thoughts   "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive.  I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text.  It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S."             -Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Most of my students thought that the book was good and easy to comprehend."             - Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   " Racial and Ethnic Groups is a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities."             - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework.  It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This book is superior to all its competition."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information."             -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College   Features   "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book.  It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important."             -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College   "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection."             -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College    , General Thoughts "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive. I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text. It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S." -Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University "Most of my students thought that the book was good and easy to comprehend." - Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University " Racial and Ethnic Groups is a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities." - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework. It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities." - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin "This book is superior to all its competition." - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information." -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College Features "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book. It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important." -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection." -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College, General Thoughts   "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive.  I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text.  It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S."             -Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Most of my students thought that the book was good and easy to comprehend."             - Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   " Racial and Ethnic Groups is a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities."             - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework.  It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This book is superior to all its competition."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information."             -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College   Features   "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book.  It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important."             -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College   "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection."             -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College     Thank you to the following reviewers:   Lisa Munoz                Hawkeye Community College Brian Jara                  The Pennsylvania State University Gerald Titchener         Des Moines Area Community College Dr. Loyd Ganey           College of Southern Nevada Jose Soto                  Southeast Community College Mominka Fileva         Davenport University Lloyd Klein                York College, City University of New York  , General Thoughts   "This text is very well researched, thorough, informative, and comprehensive.  I have not yet seen a book that is better than this text.  It covers all the areas of concern for a course on race and ethnicity in the U.S."             -Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Most of my students thought that the book was good and easy to comprehend."             - Professor Sangeeta Jha , St. Cloud University   "Racial and Ethnic Groupsis a very good scholarly work. Especially the historical perspectives on American racial minorities."             - Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "I have already adopted this book for more than five years, and I recommended it to other colleagues who have also adopted it at another university." -Professor Kebba Darboe, Minnesota State University   "This is still the best college text that overviews the racial and ethnic diversity in the Unites States within a socio-historical framework.  It has become a more attractive text in both its format and aesthetic qualities."            - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This book is superior to all its competition."             - Professor Jac Bulk, University of Wisconsin   "This text is my choice because it appears to be scholarly, and providing a balance of necessary historical context and current information."            -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College   Features   "The marginal glossary is one of the best features in the book.  It is very helpful to the students and the terms that are defined are the ones that I think are the most important."            -Professor Dale Lanigan, Lourdes College   "'Ask Yourself' is a beneficial feature to engage students in critical thinking and self-reflection."            -Dr. Karen Hardin, Mesa Community College    
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
305.800973
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Understanding Race and Ethnicity     Chapter 2: Prejudice     Chapter 3: Discrimination     Chapter 4: Immigration and the United States     Chapter 5: Ethnicity and Religion     Chapter 6: The Native Americans     Chapter 7:The Making of African Americans in a White America     Chapter 8: African Americans Today     Chapter 9: Hispanic Americans     Chapter 10: Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans     Chapter 11: Muslim and Arab Americans: Diverse Minorities     Chapter 12: Asian Americans: Growth and Diversity     Chapter 13: Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans     Chapter 14: Jewish Americans: Quest to Maintain Identity     Chapter 15: Women: The Oppressed Majority     Chapter 16: Beyond the United States: The Comparative Perspective     Chapter 17: Overcoming Exclusion 
Synopsis
Grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts.   Racial and ethnic relations in the United States are at a dynamic and exciting time. Major events are shaping our society, such as population and immigration changes, the election of the first African-American president, and increasing diversity throughout our society.   Racial and Ethnic Groups, 12th edition helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population. By using a socio-historical perspective, the author frames issues by examining our history, exploring the current situation, and discussing the concerns for the future.   Filled with first person accounts, such as "Listen to Our Voices," brief story chapter openers, and "Student Voices" questions, Schaefer's Racial and Ethnic Groups actively engages students in the study of racial and ethnic relations.     Major changes include the introduction of "Global View" boxes, and new discussions of high-interest topics, such as African immigration and color-blind racism., "Grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts." Racial and ethnic relations in the United States are at a dynamic and exciting time. Major events are shaping our society, such as population and immigration changes, the election of the first African-American president, and increasing diversity throughout our society. Racial and Ethnic Groups, 12th edition helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population. By using a socio-historical perspective, the author frames issues by examining our history, exploring the current situation, and discussing the concerns for the future. Filled with first person accounts, such as " Listen to Our Voices, " brief story chapter openers, and " Student Voices " questions, Schaefer s Racial and Ethnic Groups actively engages students in the study of racial and ethnic relations. Major changes include the introduction of Global View boxes, and new discussions of high-interest topics, such as African immigration and color-blind racism.", Grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts. Racial and ethnic relations in the United States are at a dynamic and exciting time. Major events are shaping our society, such as population and immigration changes, the election of the first African-American president, and increasing diversity throughout our society. Racial and Ethnic Groups, 12th edition helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population. By using a socio-historical perspective, the author frames issues by examining our history, exploring the current situation, and discussing the concerns for the future. Filled with first person accounts, such as "Listen to Our Voices," brief story chapter openers, and "Student Voices" questions, Schaefer's Racial and Ethnic Groups actively engages students in the study of racial and ethnic relations. Major changes include the introduction of "Global View" boxes, and new discussions of high-interest topics, such as African immigration and color-blind racism.
LC Classification Number
E184.A1.S3 2010

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