Race and Ethnicity in America: From Pre-contact to the Present [4 volumes]

by
Russell M. Lawsoneditor
Benjamin A. Lawsoneditor
Race and Ethnicity in America: From Pre-contact to the Present [4 volumes]

20191031

Greenwood

Pages 1470
Topics African American Slavery in the British Caribbean;Blacks in the American Revolution;Chávez, Cesar and the United Farm Workers Association;The Constitution and Slavery;Doctrine of Discovery;Indian Removal Act;Iranian Americans;Noble Savage;Race Riots;Race and Ethnicity

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Race and Ethnicity in America: From Pre-contact to the Present [4 volumes]

Contributors: Lawson, Russell; Lawson, Benjamin;
Abstract:

Divided into four volumes, Race and Ethnicity in America provides a complete overview of the history of racial and ethnic relations in America, from pre-contact to the present.


  • Contextualizes the political experiences and contributions of minorities within American politics, society, and culture
  • Includes people of color (e.g., African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and American Indians), those of mixed races, and ethnic groups that experienced minority status in politics, particularly in the 19th century (e.g., Irish, Jewish, Italian)
  • Features chronological organization as well as a historical overview and timeline for contextual understanding and ease of reference
  • Comprises A–Z entries that detail the political, social, and cultural histories of racial and ethnic minority groups, and concludes with a curated selection of key primary source documents
  • Provides cross-disciplinary information that explores the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in America over a period of five hundred years through history and social studies, political science, and ethnic studies

Editor(s): Lawson, Russell; Lawson, Benjamin;
SortTitle: race and ethnicity in america: from pre-contact to the present [4 volumes]
Author Info:
Russell M. Lawsoneditor
Benjamin A. Lawsoneditor
eISBN-13: 9781440850974
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440850967
Imprint: Greenwood
Pages: 1470
Publication Date: 20191031