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Racisms
An Introduction

Second Edition


March 2017 | 328 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Combining key theoretical perspectives with contemporary case studies, this text will be invaluable in helping you to fully understand the complex issue of racism. With clear definitions and practical examples this is a solid resource when seeking to examine the way in which racisms have become part of social practices and institutions. 

Providing a clear and readable introduction to all of the key concepts, theories and debates, this fully revised new edition:

  • Includes new chapters on Ethnicity and Immigration
  • Has 30 new boxed case studies with a more international focus
  • Contains new learning features including further reading and questions for reflection

Racisms is an ideal introduction for undergraduates studying race and ethnicity, social divisions and stratification.

 
Chapter 1: The Idea of 'Race' and the Practice of Racisms
 
Chapter 2: Racialization
 
Chapter 3: Ethnicity
 
Chapter 4: Race, Class and Gender
 
Chapter 5: Race, Nation, State
 
Chapter 6: Institutional Racism
 
Chapter 7: Science
 
Chapter 8: Mixedness
 
Chapter 9: New Racisms?
 
Chapter 10: Immigration
 
Chapter 11: Whiteness
 
Chapter 12: Islamophobia
 
References
 
Appendices

A great book for any Diversity discussion.

Ms Edna Ogundare
Counselling and Psychology, City Lit
October 6, 2022

This text offers an excellent range of insights into current issues of race, embracing multiple perspectives and of real interest to students and fellow lecturers alike.

Mrs Sally Tazewell
Dept of Care and Early Years, auckland university of technology
June 13, 2022

A good and informative book on racism especially at a time when more education is required on the subject. A good starting point for all counselling training levels.

Ms Edna Ogundare
Counselling and Psychology, City Lit
October 26, 2020

This is an excellent introductory book on racism for the beginner,. garner awakens the individual reader to a new concept in relation to racism and provides a sound background for debate.

Mr Michael Donaldson
Care Humatities and sport, North Glasgow Collge
August 15, 2019

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Racisms - Chapter 1


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