Racial and Ethnic Diversity in America: A Reference Handbook

by Adalberto Aguirre

Overview

A thorough overview of the populations and social forces that have shaped the character of racial and ethnic diversity in the United States.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in America: A Reference Handbook documents how diversity as part of the social fabric of American society has changed its character over time. Adalberto Aguirre, an expert on race and ethnic relations, provides a descriptive presentation of racial and ethnic populations in America, with special focus on the latter part of the 20th century.

Aguirre traces population shifts through time, explores the changing character of diversity in the United States, and addresses the impact of these changes on social institutions in 21st-century America. Social and demographic data identify the size of racial and ethnic populations, document educational, economic, and occupational characteristics, and illustrate the relative status of each racial and ethnic group. This up to date reference work also features biographical profiles and detailed listings of organizations and resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576079836
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/22/2003
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Adalberto Aguirre, Jr., is professor of sociology at the University of California, Riverside, CA, specializing in race critical theory, race and ethnic relations, and equity issues in higher education for women and minority faculty.

Editorial Reviews

[A]n important update over the recent previous edition . . . Presents a racial and ethnic portrait of the United States at the beginning of the millennium . . . most users will find this well-organized, systematic presentation well worth the price.” —American Reference Books Annual

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