Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society

“This ambitious undertaking touches all bases, is highly accessible, and provides a solid starting point for further exploration.” —School Library JournalThis three-volume reference presents a comprehensive look at the role race and ethnicity play in society and in our daily lives.. The Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society offers informative coverage of intergroup relations in the United States and the comparative examination of race and ethnicity worldwide. Containing nearly 600 entries, this resource provides a foundation to understanding as well as researching racial and ethnic diversity from a multidisciplinary perspective.Key FeaturesDescribes over a hundred racial and ethnic groups, with additional thematic essays discussing broad topics that cut across group boundaries and impact society at largeAddresses other issues of inequality that often intersect with the primary ...