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Why groups interact as they do

Majority – Minority Relations helps students develop an understanding of the principles and process that influence race and ethnic relations.

This topically organized text is designed to develop students' understanding of the principles and processes that shape the patterns of relations between racial, ethnic, and other groups in society. Organized by topic, this book provides a more integrated look at the social forces that affect different racial groups.

The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course–simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs–to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocKit.

Teaching & Learning Experience

• Personalize Learning – MySocKit delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• Improve Critical Thinking – Encourages students to critically evaluate racial inequality and conflict.
• Engage Students – Topical organization helps students delve into the sociology of inter-group relations.
• Explore Theory – Integrated look at the social forces, principles, and processes that impact different racial groups.
• Support Instructors – MySocKit enables instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class.

Note: MySocKit does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocKit, please visit: www.mysockit.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocKit (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205172229 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205172221

IN THIS SECTION:

1.) BRIEF

2.) COMPREHENSIVE

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Orientation: Basic Terms and Concepts  

Part I... MORE: Social-Psychology and Social Structure as Ways of Understanding Majority-Minority Relations
Chapter 2: Prejudice: Its Forms and Causes  
Chapter 3: Reducing Prejudice: How Achievable? How Important?  
Chapter 4: Macro-Sociological Perspectives: The Order and Conflict Models  

Part II: The Historical Roots of Today’s Intergroup Inequality and Majority-Minority Relations
Chapter 5: Origins and Causes of Ethnic Inequality  
Chapter 6: Changing Patterns of Majority-Minority Relations in the United States  
Chapter 7: Minority Group Movements and Their Impact on Society
Chapter 8: Changing Values, Goals, and Models: New Thinking on Assimilation, Pluralism, and Separatism
Chapter 9: Cross-Cultural Studies of Majority-Minority Relations

Part III: Majority-Minority Relations in America Today: The Role of Institutional Discrimination
Chapter 10: The Status of Majority and Minority Groups in the United States Today  
Chapter 11: The Economic and Health Care Systems and Minority Groups in America  
Chapter 12: Living Apart: Housing Segregation in America  
Chapter 13: The American Political and Legal System and Majority-Minority Relations  
Chapter 14: Education and American Minority Groups  

Part IV: Current and Future Issues in Majority-Minority Relations
Chapter 15: Current Trends in Majority-Minority Relations  
Chapter 16: Current Debates: Affirmative Action, Immigration, and Race Versus Class