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At a time when movements for racial justice are front and center in
U.S. national politics, this book provides essential new
understanding to the study of race, its influence on people's
lives, and what we can do to address the persistent and
foundational American problem of systemic racism. Knowledge about
race and racism changes as social and historical conditions evolve,
as different generations of scholars experience unique societal
conditions, and as new voices from those who have previously been
kept at the margins have challenged us to reconceive our thinking
about race and ethnicity. In this collection of essays by prominent
sociologists whose work has transformed the understanding of race
and ethnicity, each reflects on their career and how their personal
experiences have shaped their contribution to understanding racism,
both in scholarly and public debate. Merging biography, memoir, and
sociohistorical analysis, these essays provide vital insight into
the influence of race on people's perspectives and opportunities
both inside and outside of academia, and how racial inequality is
felt, experienced, and confronted.
At a time when movements for racial justice are front and center in
U.S. national politics, this book provides essential new
understanding to the study of race, its influence on people's
lives, and what we can do to address the persistent and
foundational American problem of systemic racism. Knowledge about
race and racism changes as social and historical conditions evolve,
as different generations of scholars experience unique societal
conditions, and as new voices from those who have previously been
kept at the margins have challenged us to reconceive our thinking
about race and ethnicity. In this collection of essays by prominent
sociologists whose work has transformed the understanding of race
and ethnicity, each reflects on their career and how their personal
experiences have shaped their contribution to understanding racism,
both in scholarly and public debate. Merging biography, memoir, and
sociohistorical analysis, these essays provide vital insight into
the influence of race on people's perspectives and opportunities
both inside and outside of academia, and how racial inequality is
felt, experienced, and confronted.
Racial tension in America has become a recurring topic of
conversation in politics, the media, and everyday life. There are
numerous explanations as to why this has become a predominant
subject in today's news and who is to blame. As Americans prepare
once again to cast their Presidential ballots, it's more important
than ever to have a smart and thoughtful conversation about race.
In Getting Smart About Race, expert Margaret Andersen discusses why
racial healing should be an integral element of our everyday
discussions surrounding race and how to move the conversation in a
positive direction. Getting Smart About Race is a clear, accessible
introduction to understanding racial inequality and how we can and
need to make a difference. The updated paperback edition offers a
new prologue by the author that reflect on and synthesizes the
cataclysmic events of 2020, and how they have both intensified and
transformed the conversation of race in America.
Core textbook for the race and ethnicity course taught at the
sophomore/junior level in sociology departments at 4-year
institutions. Race in Society is a comprehensive book about the
sociology of race in America. The purpose of the book is to
introduce readers to current research scholarship on race,
emphasizing the socially constructed basis of race and the
persistence of racial inequality in American institutions. The book
is anchored in contemporary social science scholarship (and some
classical works), but is written in a narrative style to engage
reader interest and make it accessible to a wide audience. Key
Themes include: 1.What does race mean? How does it change and
emerge over time? 2.How do people think about race and what are the
consequences? 3.How is race structured into social institutions?
4.What are different policies and approaches for change toward
racial justice?
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