Racial and Ethnic Groups

by Richard T. Schaefer

For undergraduate Sociology courses in Race and Ethnic Relations. This best-selling text provides students with the most accessible, comprehensive and current introduction to the issues confronting racial and ethnic groups in both the U.S. and other countries. Organized first by issues and then by major racial and ethnic groups, the text examines each group's history, then explores its current situation and its concerns for the future. Richard Schaefer, a leading scholar in the area of racial and ethnic relations, grew up in Chicago in the 1960's, at a time when neighborhoods were going through transitions in ethnic and racial composition. He found himself increasingly intrigued by what was happening, how people were reacting, and how these changes were affecting neighborhoods and people's jobs. This life-long interest led to a career in sociology, specifically in the areas of race, gender and social class. This book grew out of his desire to help students to understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population.

Genres: Textbooks, School, Nonfiction, Sociology, Social Science, Reference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

The average reader, author, reviewer makes incorrect assumptions constantly regarding race,ethnicity and color. This incorrect information is perniciously re-enforced to the detriment of movements towards an egalitarian society.

It is a must read for every one.Including fiction writers who use these themes. It is a textbook and it was purchased for $1.91 cents, no excuses!!

[Justin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book exemplifies what is wrong with higher education in America today. It does more to further stereotypes and racial bias than I could have imagined. The author clearly has a liberal agenda which is infused throughout the text. I pity the student that is forced into reading it.

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good for a textbook

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished semester with the new edition; informative, but often too brisk.
Solid textbook, though.

[Salimah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This textbook gave simple, yet detailed overviews of different ethnicities and topics that were not teaming with facts, but praising with testimonials. I was glad and surprised by the fact that the chapter dedicated to Arab and Muslim Americans was very authentic when describing the Islamic religion. It did not seem opinionated, one-sided, or negative in anyway. Altogether, this textbook was easy to read and comprehend as well as intriguing with guiding personal stories and historical nuances with each ethnicity.

[Samantha]

Textbook for sociology class. Good overview of racial and ethnic relations and conditions in the United States. Gives a good historical and sociological background.

There's sections or each major ethnic group within the united states. The material is broad and contains the most essential and/or important studies and terms, but it's broad. It's sort of like a dictionary for racial and ethnic groups of the united states.

Chapters not read:
5, 13, 16

[Camille]

School textbook. Comprehensive and quite edifying.

[Demian]

sixth edtion

[Jenn Lambert · Rating 1 out of 5]

I felt this book really wasn't helpful. It felt as though I was reading the same thing over and over again. Again....required reading for school. nough said

[Mark Singer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for school. It's a textbook, ok? Very dry, somewhat informative, and non-confrontational.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Textbook for class Spring 2013.

Book was written well and included some informative sidebars.

[Sandy Williamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a textbook, need I say more?

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly painful, as I don't agree or care as passionately about certain points as the author. Only a few errors.

[Aaron Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a interesting time in cultural history to read this book. My eyes are now open to things people wished they never knew and things I pray hope soon change.