Synopses & Reviews
The third volume in series tackles race, ethnicity, and diversity in contemporary American society. As with our previous volumes, the chapters are organized into three main sections. "Core Contributions" exemplifies how sociologists and other social scientists think about race-related groups and topics--in this case the demographics of race, the construction of group identities, and the social psychology of prejudice and racism. Chapters in the "Cultural Contexts" section engage race and diversity in and through cultural realms--ranging from mass media and sports to the environment--in which powerful racial dimensions are sometimes overlooked. Finally, the "Critical Takes" chapters provide sociological commentary, perspective, and reflections on the problematic structure and future of race relations in the United States.
Synopsis
Assembling the most provocative, productive new thinking on race in one volume.
Synopsis
Color Lines and Racial Angles is the third volume in the Society Pages series. Providing a critical look at racial identity and inequality, the essays collected in this book emphasize the latest thinking on issues of multiculturalism, stereotypes, privilege, and prejudice in the United States, exploring the causes and consequences of these group dynamics in an increasingly diverse nation.
Drawing millions of visitors each year, The Society Pages is the largest and most visible collection of sociological material on the web. The new book series assembles the best original content from the Society Pages website in key thematic collections. With contributions from leading scholars and a provocative collection of discussion topics and group activities, this innovative new series provides an accessible and affordable entry point for strong sociological perspectives on topics of immediate social import and public relevance.
About the Author
Douglas Hartmann is in the sociology department at the University of Minnesota. His research interests focus on race and ethnicity, multiculturalism, popular culture (including sports and religion), and contemporary American society. He is co-editor of The Society Pages.Christopher Uggen is in the sociology department at the University of Minnesota. He studies crime, law, and deviance, especially how former prisoners manage to put their lives back together. He is co-editor of The Society Pages.