Author

Publication

2017 - University of California Press

Language

English

Word Count

54,000 words, Guess

Page Count

216 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780520286900
  • ISBN-100520286901
  • Library of Congress Control Number2016041577
  • OCLC Control Number958469802
  • Better World Books9780520286900
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Classifications

  • LCCE184.A1I124 2017
  • LCCE184.A1 I124 2017

Description

"This book examines patterns and trends in racial inequality over the past several decades. Iceland finds that color lines have softened over time, as there has been some narrowing of differences across many indicators for most groups over the past sixty years. Asian Americans in particular have reached socioeconomic parity with white Americans. Nevertheless, deep-seated inequalities in income, poverty, unemployment, and health remain, especially among blacks, and, to a lesser extent, Hispanics. The causes for disadvantage for the groups vary, ranging from a legacy of racism, current discrimination, human capital deficits, the unfolding process of immigrant incorporation, and cultural responses to disadvantage."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Race and Ethnicity in AmericaUniversity of California Press2017

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