Richard T. Schaefer grew up in Chicago 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. In high school, he took a course in sociology.
His interest in social issues caused him to gravitate to more sociology courses at Northwestern University, where
he eventually received a B.A. in sociology. This interest led him to obtain his M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from
the University of Chicago. Dr. Schaefer�s continuing interest in race relations led him to write his master�s thesis
on the membership of the Ku Klux Klan and his doctoral thesis on racial prejudice and race relations in Great Britain.
He has taught sociology and courses on multiculturalism for 30 years. He has been invited to give special presentations
to students and faculty on racial and ethnic diversity in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and
Texas.
Schaefer is the general editor of the three-volume Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society (2008). He is also
the author of introductory sociology books with McGraw-Hill. Schaefer coauthored with William Zellner the ninth
edition of Extraordinary Groups (2011). He served as president of the Midwest Sociological Society from 1994 to
1995. In recognition of his achievements in undergraduate teaching, he was named Vincent de Paul Professor of Sociology
in 2004.
Summary
Helping readers understand the Changing Dynamics of the U.S. Population
Schaefer places current and ethnic relations in a socio- historical context to help readers understand the past and shape the future.
The best-selling Race & Ethnic Relations text is grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts. Race and Ethnic Groups helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population by examining our history, exploring our current situation, and discussing concerns for the future.
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.
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Engage Students - Every chapter contains first-hand commentaries that demonstrate the diversity of various groups.
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Understand Diversity - Detailed coverage of multiple racial, ethnic, and other minority groups provide students with an extensive view of diverse relations.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Pt. 1 Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Groups
Ch. 1 Understanding Race and Ethnicity 1
Ch. 2 Prejudice 34
Ch. 3 Discrimination 65
Pt. 2 Ethnic and Religious Sources of Conflict
Ch. 4 Immigration and the United States 94
Ch. 5 Ethnicity and Religion 119
Pt. 3 Major Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in the United States
Ch. 6 The First Native Americans 149
Ch. 7 The Making of African Americans in a White America 181
Ch. 8 African Americans Today 211
Ch. 9 Hispanic Americans 242
Ch. 10 Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans 267
Ch. 11 Asian Americans: Growth and Diversity 293
Ch. 12 Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans 322
Ch. 13 Jewish Americans: Quest to Maintain Identity 346
Pt. 4 Other Patterns of Dominance
Ch. 14 Women: The Oppressed Majority 376
Ch. 15 Beyond the United States: The Comparative Perspective 405
Ch. 16 Overcoming Exclusion 434
Internet Resource Directory 459
Glossary 463
References 471
Credits 529
Index 533
