20 Best Books On Race And Ethnicity (2023 Update)

Known for its clear and engaging writing, the bestselling race, ethnicity, gender, and class by joseph f. healey, andi stepnick, and eileen o’brien has been thoroughly updated to make it fresher, more relevant, and more accessible to undergraduates. the eighth edition retains the same use of sociological theory to tell the story of race and other socially constructed inequalities in the u.s. and for examining the variety of experiences within each minority group, particularly differences between those of men and women. this edition also puts greater emphasis on intersectionality, gender, and sexual orientation that will offer students a deeper understanding of diversity. new to this edition new co-author andi stepnick adds fresh perspectives to the book from her teaching and research on race, gender, social movements, and popular culture. new coverage of intersectionality, gender, and sexual orientation offer students a deeper understanding of diversity in the u.s. the text has been thoroughly updated from hundreds of new sources to reflect the latest research, current events, and changes in u.s. society. 80 new and updated graphs, tables, maps, and graphics draw on a wide range of sources, including the u.s. census, gallup, and pew. 35 new internet activities provide opportunities for students to apply concepts by exploring oral history archives, art exhibits, video clips, and other online sites.

A no-holds-barred, red-hot discussion of race in america today from some of the leading names in the field, including the bestselling author of just mercy this blisteringly candid discussion of the american dilemma in the age of trump brings together the head of the naacp legal defense fund, the former attorney general of the united states, a bestselling author and death penalty lawyer, and a star professor for an honest conversation the country desperately needs to hear. covering topics as varied as "the commonality of pain," "when lawyers are heroes," and the concept of an "equality dividend" that is due to people of color for helping america brand itself internationally as a country of diversity and acceptance, ifill, lynch, stevenson, and thompson also explore topics such as "when did 'public' become a dirty word" (hint, it has something to do with serving people of color), "you know what jeff sessions is going to say," and "what it means to be a civil rights lawyer in the age of trump." building on stevenson's hugely successful just mercy, lynch's national platform at the justice department, ifill's role as one of the leading defenders of civil rights in the country, and the occasion of thompson's launch of a new center on race, inequality, and the law at the nyu school of law, a perilous path will speak loudly and clearly to everyone concerned about america's perpetual fault line.

Race and ethnicity: constancy in change provides students with a collection of readings that set a foundation for understanding race and that address contemporary racism. the nine sections of the anthology address the history of white colonization, the social construction of race, immigration, theories on racism, contemporary inequality and systems of oppression, popular culture, and close with thoughts on fighting racial discrimination. the anthology leverages strategic pedagogical features to enhance the learning and reading experience. at the beginning of the book, a timeline that denotes major points in u.s. racial history and a list of key terms provide useful references that readers can return to throughout the book. each section includes an introduction and "as you read" points to guide the reader, and each reading begins with "reflect and consider" points that highlight key takeaways. the second edition includes new readings that cover more in-depth history, multiple areas of social inequality, updated analysis of popular culture outlets, and more. race and ethnicity is an ideal resource for courses and programs in sociology, especially those that emphasize contemporary issues related to race.

Davisin this defining statement one of the founding figures of cultural studies reflects on the divisive, often deadly consequences of our contemporary politics of race and identity. as he untangles the power relations that permeate categories of race, ethnicity, and nationhood, stuart hall shows how old hierarchies of human identity were forcefully broken apart when oppressed groups introduced new meanings to the representation of difference.hall challenges us to find more sustainable ways of living with difference, redefining nation, race, and identity.“ stuart hall bracingly confronts the persistence of race—and its confounding liberal surrogates, ethnicity and nation… this is a profoundly humane work that…finds room for hope and change.”—orlando patterson“stuart hall’s written words were ardent, discerning, recondite, and provocative, his spoken voice lyrical, euphonious, passionate, at times rhapsodic and he changed the way an entire generation of critics and commentators debated issues of race and cultural difference.”—henry louis gates, jr.“ essential reading for those seeking to understand hall’s tremendous impact on scholars, artists, and filmmakers on both sides of the atlantic.”—artforum

A call for the separation of race and state, backed by a deep dive into the surreal world of racial classification in america.“ the racial categories that the schools use are completely bonkers, an arbitrary mess mostly left over from the work of federal bureaucrats in the 1970s that can’t withstand the slightest scrutiny. the administrators who rely on these categories are beholden to senseless and unscientific distinctions—they aren’t even competent or rational racialists. justice samuel alito raised this issue in the arguments, pretty clearly relying on the work of george mason university professor david bernstein, who eviscerated the categories in an amicus brief and has written a book on their origin and implications, classified: the untold story of racial classification in america.” –national reviewamericans are understandably squeamish about official racial and ethnic classifications. nevertheless, they are ubiquitous in american life. applying for a job, mortgage, university admission, citizenship, government contracts, and much more involves checking a box stating whether one is black, white, asian, hispanic, or native american. while reviewing the surprising history of american racial classifications, classified raises questions about the classifications’ coherence, logic, and fairness; for example: – should pakistani, chinese, and filipino americans be in the same category despite their obvious differences in culture, appearance, religion, and more? – why does the government not allow americans to classify themselves as bi- or multi-racial? – how did the government decide that a dark-complexioned, burka-wearing muslim yemini should be classified as generically white, but a blond-haired, blue-eyed immigrant from spain should be classified as hispanic and treated as a member of a minority group? – why does the government require biomedical researchers to classify study participants by the official racial categories, when the classifications have no scientific basis? in an increasingly diverse society with high rates of intergroup marriage, the american system of racial classification is getting even more arbitrary and absurd. with rising ethno-nationalism threatening democracy around the world, it’s also dangerous. classified argues that the time has come to consider abolishing official racial classification and replace it with the separation of race and state.

In this new york times bestseller, ijeoma oluo offers a hard-hitting but user-friendly examination of race in americawidespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy–from police brutality to the mass incarceration of black americans–has put a media spotlight on racism in our society. still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. how do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair–and how do you make it right? how do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? in so you want to talk about race, ijeoma oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of american life. "oluo gives us–both white people and people of color–that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases."–national book review "generous and empathetic, yet usefully blunt . . . it's for anyone who wants to be smarter and more empathetic about matters of race and engage in more productive anti-racist action."–salon (required reading)

Previous edition description: this text provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to the present issues that confront racial and ethnic groups in the u.s. and around the world. it incorporates the most current statistics and data in the marketplace including the most recent census.

In an age where racial and ethnic identity intersect, intertwine, and interact in increasingly complex ways, black ethnics: race, immigration, and the pursuit of the american dream offers a superb and rigorous analysis of black politics and coalitions in the post-civil rights era. using an original survey of a new york city labor population and multiple national data sources, author christina m. greer explores the political significance of ethnicity for new immigrant and native-born blacks. black ethnics concludes that racial and ethnic identities affect the ways in which black ethnic groups conceptualize their possibilities for advancement and placement within the american polity. the ethnic and racial dual identity for blacks leads to significant distinctions in political behavior, feelings of incorporation, and policy choices in ways not previously theorized. the steady immigration of black populations from africa and the caribbean over the past few decades has fundamentally changed the racial, ethnic, and political landscape in the u.s. an important question for social scientists is how these 'new' blacks will behave politically in the us. will the different histories of the new immigrants and native-born blacks lead to different political orientations and behavior, and perhaps to political tensions and conflict among black ethnic groups residing in america? and to what extent will this new population fracture the black coalition inside of the democratic party? with increases in immigration of black ethnic populations in the u.s., the political, social, and economic integration processes of black immigrants does not completely echo that of native-born american blacks. the emergent complexity of black intra-racial identity and negotiations within the american polity raise new questions about black political incorporation, assimilation, acceptance, and fulfillment of the american dream. by comparing afro-caribbean and african groups to native-born blacks, this book develops a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the 'new black america' in the twenty-first century. lastly, black ethnics explores how foreign-born blacks create new ways of defining and understanding black politics and coalitions in the post-civil rights era.

This book highlights the work of rise for racial justice, an organization that launched a public racial literacy campaign in 2020 when the nation's interest in exploring the history and present reality of anti-black police violence was at a high. protests following the murder of george floyd focused the public's attention on anti-black racism, sparking calls for racial justice. there was a resulting demand for antiracism training to help make sense of the ongoing twin pandemics of anti-black racism and white supremacy. this book makes a unique contribution to the discussion about antiracism training for k-12 school communities. in rise for racial justice: how to talk about race with schools and communities, the authors draw on the experiences of antiracism facilitators as they teach about race, racism, and racial justice. this book shares curricula, pedagogical strategies, tools, and practices that support the learning and engagement of educators and youth learners. book features: examples of curricula and suggested pedagogy for antiracism training geared toward teachers and other adults in leadership and/or parenting roles. tools to help school communities talk about race and racism, as well as practices for pursuing racial justice. practical, narrative-based advice about the opportunities and challenges of engaging in antiracism training.

The second edition of race, ethnicity, crime, and justice presents the latest research on studies of race, ethnicity, and justice practices at the juvenile and adult levels. with a focus on intersectionality, the text shows how these extralegal factors interact with others to help understand outcomes such as disparities in excessive use of force by the police and court sentencing, as well as disproportionate minority confinement in corrections. designed to be brief yet thorough, the text covers the most important issues related to race and ethnicity as they pertain to the law, crime and delinquency, policing, courts, and corrections. race, ethnicity, crime, and justice is highly readable and classroom friendly while also making a meaningful contribution to the literature on the topic.

Some of today's problematic ideologies of racial and religious difference can be traced back to constructions of the relationship between judaism and early christianity. new testament studies, which developed contemporaneously with europe's colonial expansion and racial ideologies, is, david horrell argues, therefore an important site at which to probe critically these ideological constructions and their contemporary implications. in ethnicity and inclusion, horrell explores the ways in which "ethnic" (and "religious") characteristics feature in key jewish and early christian texts, challenging the widely accepted dichotomy between a judaism that is ethnically defined and a christianity that is open and inclusive. then, through an engagement with whiteness studies, he offers a critique of the implicit whiteness and christianness that continue to dominate new testament studies today, arguing that a diversity of embodied perspectives is epistemologically necessary.

Gallagher’s best-selling reader is now with sage publishing! user-friendly without sacrificing intellectual or theoretical rigor, this popular anthology for race and ethnic relations courses introduces students to classic statements, contemporary favorites, and works by early career scholars. rethinking the color line helps make sense of how race and ethnicity influence aspects of social life in ways that are often made invisible by culture, politics, and economics. the readings reflect a variety of approaches to studying race and ethnicity: a focus on specific minority groups; two or more groups in comparative perspective; and topics that look at the experience of many groups historically and within social institutions. readers will see how they influence and in turn are influenced by race and ethnic relations. the new sixth edition has been thoroughly revised, with 18 new selections addressing topics that reflect the current debates and state of contemporary u.s. race relations, including: current representations of arabs and muslims in the media links among racial discrimination, stress, and public health outcomes how skin bleaching and cosmetic surgery are used to acquire racial “capital” the rising racial wealth gap how the race of drug users can turn a “crime” problem into a “public health” problem how race shapes immigration policies home dna ancestry tests and the blurring of existing racial boundaries

It is not enough to be against racism in education – teachers must be actively antiracist. in the award-winning teaching for racial equity: becoming interrupters, authors tonya perry, steven zemelman, and katy smith engage in honest conversations between educators of color and their white colleagues. authentic, inspiring, and sometimes uncomfortable, teachers share stories of personal histories and experiences that shaped them as people and educators. in this book you will find: strategies to understand different backgrounds through a racial lens and ways to address potentially difficult conversations with fellow educators in-depth overview of yolanda sealey-ruiz's archaeology of self and how it can be personally and professionally adopted lists of resources for teaching about and actively interrupting racism in education and tools that document systemic inequalities in the classroom ways to facilitate student-led conversations which examine race and inequitable conditions found nationwide by examining inequalities found at a systemic level, teachers can start to remove some of their internal biases and allow students to show who they truly are. in turn, this can help create a school curriculum that makes space for bipoc voices that inspire and invite students to share. teaching for racial equity: becoming interrupters provides a resource for teachers and educators to critically reflect and begin work to interrupt racism at all levels.

In this deeply researched and fast-moving narrative, kendi chronicles the entire story of anti–black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of american history. stamped from the beginning uses the lives of five major american intellectuals to offer a window into the contentious debates between assimilationists and segregationists and between racists and anti-racists. from puritan minister cotton mather to thomas jefferson, from fiery abolitionist william lloyd garrison to brilliant scholar w. e. b. du bois to legendary anti–prison activist angela davis, kendi shows how and why some of our leading pro-slavery and pro–civil rights thinkers have challenged or helped cement racist ideas in america. as kendi illustrates, racist thinking did not arise from ignorance or hatred. racist ideas were created and popularized in an effort to defend deeply entrenched discriminatory policies and to rationalize the nation’s racial inequities in everything from wealth to health. while racist ideas are easily produced and easily consumed, they can also be discredited. in shedding much–needed light on the murky history of racist ideas, stamped from the beginning offers tools to expose them—and in the process, reason to hope.

“lifts and transforms the discourse on ‘race’ and racial justice to an entirely new level.”—orlando patterson“intellectually rigorous and deeply thoughtful… an incisive, erudite book by a major thinker.”—gerald early, new york times book reviewwhy are black americans so persistently confined to the margins of society? and why do they fail across so many metrics—wages, unemployment, income levels, test scores, incarceration rates, health outcomes? known for his influential work on the economics of racial inequality and for pioneering the link between racism and social capital, glenn loury is not afraid of piercing orthodoxies and coming to controversial conclusions. in this now classic work, reconsidered in light of recent events, he describes how a vicious cycle of tainted social information helped create the racial stereotypes that rationalize and sustain discrimination, and suggests how this might be changed.brilliant in its account of how racial classifications are created and perpetuated, and how they resonate through the social, psychological, spiritual, and economic life of the nation, this compelling and passionate book gives us a new way of seeing—and of seeing beyond—the damning categorization of race.“ paints in chilling detail the distance between martin luther king’s dream and the reality of present-day america.”—anthony walton, harper’s“loury provides an original and highly persuasive account of how the american racial hierarchy is sustained and reproduced over time. the anatomy of racial inequality both epitomizes and explains loury’s understanding of the depressed conditions of so much of black society today.”—new york times magazine

New york times bestseller – longlisted for the national book award – one of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of americans have failed to learn: racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. winner of the porchlight business book award – one of the best books of the year: time, the washington post, st. louis post-dispatch, ms. magazine, book – riot, library journal “this is the book i’ve been waiting for.”—ibram x. kendi, #1 new york times bestselling author of how to be an antiracist look for the author’s new podcast, the sum of us, based on this book! heather mc – ghee’s specialty is the american economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the american public. from the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. but not just in the most obvious indignities for people of color. racism has costs for white people, too. it is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. but how did this happen? and is there a way out? mc along the way, she meets white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams, and their shot at better jobs to the toxic mix of american racism and greed. this is the story of how public goods in this country—from parks and pools to functioning schools—have become private luxuries; of how unions collapsed, wages stagnated, and inequality increased; and of how this country, unique among the world’s advanced economies, has thwarted universal healthcare. – longlisted for the andrew carnegie medal

New york times bestseller – longlisted for the national book award – one of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of americans have failed to learn: racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. winner of the porchlight business book award – one of the best books of the year: time, the washington post, st. louis post-dispatch, ms. magazine, book – riot, library journal “this is the book i’ve been waiting for.”—ibram x. kendi, #1 new york times bestselling author of how to be an antiracist look for the author’s new podcast, the sum of us, based on this book! heather mc – ghee’s specialty is the american economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the american public. from the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. but not just in the most obvious indignities for people of color. racism has costs for white people, too. it is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. but how did this happen? and is there a way out? mc along the way, she meets white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams, and their shot at better jobs to the toxic mix of american racism and greed. this is the story of how public goods in this country—from parks and pools to functioning schools—have become private luxuries; of how unions collapsed, wages stagnated, and inequality increased; and of how this country, unique among the world’s advanced economies, has thwarted universal healthcare. – longlisted for the andrew carnegie medal

Note: you are purchasing a standalone product; mysoclab does not come packaged with this content. that package includes isbn-10: 0133770990 / isbn-13: 9780133770995 and isbn-10: 0133842983 / isbn-13: 9780133842982. mysoclab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. schaefer helps students view race and ethnic relations in a socio-historical context, so they can understand the past and best shape the future. the text's student-friendly framework is packed with engaging first-person accounts that illuminate the changing dynamics of the u.s. population, and reveal the stories behind these changes. incorporating the latest statistics and data, racial and ethnic groups enables educators to stay current in this ever-changing area of study. also available with mysoclab mysoclab for the race and ethnicity course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. and the writing space helps educators develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking through writing, quickly and easily. please note: this version of mysoclab does not include an etext. racial and ethnic groups, fourteenth edition is also available via revel, an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. learn more.

Note: you are purchasing a standalone product; mysoclab does not come packaged with this content. that package includes isbn-10: 0133770990 / isbn-13: 9780133770995 and isbn-10: 0133842983 / isbn-13: 9780133842982. mysoclab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. schaefer helps students view race and ethnic relations in a socio-historical context, so they can understand the past and best shape the future. the text's student-friendly framework is packed with engaging first-person accounts that illuminate the changing dynamics of the u.s. population, and reveal the stories behind these changes. incorporating the latest statistics and data, racial and ethnic groups enables educators to stay current in this ever-changing area of study. also available with mysoclab mysoclab for the race and ethnicity course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. and the writing space helps educators develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking through writing, quickly and easily. please note: this version of mysoclab does not include an etext. racial and ethnic groups, fourteenth edition is also available via revel, an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. learn more.

In this new york times bestseller, ijeoma oluo offers a hard-hitting but user-friendly examination of race in america widespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy — from police brutality to the mass incarceration of black americans — has put a media spotlight on racism in our society. still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. how do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair — and how do you make it right? how do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? in so you want to talk about race, ijeoma oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of american life. "oluo gives us — both white people and people of color — that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases." — national book review "generous and empathetic, yet usefully blunt . . . it's for anyone who wants to be smarter and more empathetic about matters of race and engage in more productive anti-racist action." — salon (required reading)