Introducing the core theories, concepts, and issues concerning race and ethnic relations in the United States.   Based on the top-selling title by the same author, Strangers to These Shores, this book provides a framework for understanding the interpersonal dynamics and the larger context of changing intergroup relations.    Following a presentation of introductory concepts in the first chapter—particularly that of the stranger as a social phenomenon and the concept of the Dillingham Flaw—the first group of chapters examines differences in culture, reality perceptions, social class, and power as reasons for intergroup conflict. These chapters also look at the dominant group’s varying expectations about how minorities should “fit” into its society.  Chapters 2 and 3 include coverage of some middle-range conflict and interactionist theories. Chapters 4 and 5 explore the dimensions and interrelationships of prejudice and discrimination, and Chapter 6 covers the dominant–minority response patterns so common across different groups and time periods. This chapter presents middle-range conflict theories about economic exploitation too. Chapter 7 employs holistic sociological concepts in discussing ethnic consciousness; ethnicity as a social process; current racial and ethnic issues, fears, and reactions; and the various indicators of U.S. diversity in the 21st century.    Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205863523 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205863525

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IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE   BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities    Chapter 2: The Role of Culture   Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification Chapter 4: Prejudice    Chapter 5: Discrimination   Chapter 6: Dominant–Minority Relations      Chapter 7: Immigration Patterns and Issues   COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1: The Study of Minorities    The Stranger as a Social Phenomenon A Sociological Perspective   Minority Groups   Racial and Ethnic Groups Ethnocentrism    Chapter 2: The Role of Culture   The Concept of Culture Cultural Change   Theories of Minority Integration    Is There a White Culture?     Chapter 3: Ethnic and Racial Stratification Stratification   Social Class    Intergroup Conflict Ethnic Stratification     Labor Outcomes   Chapter 4: Prejudice    The Psychology of Prejudice    The Sociology of Prejudice    Stereotyping    The Influence of Television      The Influence of Advertising and Music    Can Prejudice Be Reduced?   Chapter 5: Discrimination    Levels of Discrimination Relationships between Prejudice and Discrimination Social and Institutional Discrimination    The Affirmative-Action Controversy    Racial Profiling    Chapter 6: Dominant–Minority Relations    Minority-Group Responses    Consequences of Minority-Group Status Dominant-Group Responses