Download or read book Race and Ethnicity: The Basics written by Peter Kivisto and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Race and ethnicity have shaped the social, cultural and political character of much of the world, and remain an important influence on contemporary life in the 21st Century. Race and Ethnicity: The Basics is an accessible introduction to these potent forces. Topics covered include: The forms and dynamics of racial and ethnic relations The dynamics of inequality The relationship between prejudice and discrimination Ethnic conflict Models of inclusion Including plenty of examples, chapter summaries and a glossary, this book is an essential read for all those interested in the contested field of race and ethnicity.