SOC 215 Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Inequalities Social Issue and Social Action
Guide for students who are taking the SOC 215 class
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eBooks on Race
Race, Ethnicity, and Place in a Changing America by ISBN: 9781438463292Publication Date: 2016-09-01This book examines major Hispanic, African, and Asian diasporas in the continental United States and Puerto Rico from the nineteenth century to the present, with particular attention on the diverse ways in which these immigrant groups have shaped and reshaped American places and landscapes.
Migration, Ethnicity, Race, and Health in Multicultural Societies by ISBN: 9780199667864Publication Date: 2014-02-19The globalization of trade and increasing international travel and migration poses huge challenges for health practitioners and policy makers who have to meet legal and policy obligations to provide health care of equal quality and effectiveness for all.
Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data by ISBN: 9780309140126Publication Date: 2009-12-30The goal of eliminating disparities in health care in the United States remains elusive. Even as quality improves on specific measures, disparities often persist.
Citizenship Status, Race, Ethnicity, and Their Effects on Sentencing by ISBN: 9781593324629Publication Date: 2011-07-01Wu examines the independent effect of citizenship status and its joint effect with race/ethnicity, national origin, and geographic locations on sentencing outcomes.
Race, Ethnicity, and Crime by ISBN: 9780875869155Publication Date: 2012-03-27Melting pot or tossed salad? the U.S. criminal justice system may prove to be fueling intolerance rather than enabling society to accommodate racial and ethnic differences.
Race, Ethnicity, and the Politics of City Redistricting by ISBN: 9780791459959Publication Date: 2004-03-11Why do cities with similar minority populations vary greatly in the adoption of minority-opportunity districts and, by extension, differ in the number of elected Hispanic and black representatives?
A Mixed Race by ISBN: 9780195075236Publication Date: 1993-04-29This collection of new essays enters one of the most topical and energetic debates of our time--the subject of ethnicity.
The Crisis of Race in Higher Education by ISBN: 9781786357106Publication Date: 2016-12-22The compendium of writings in this edited volume sheds light on the event "Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue" at Washington University in St. Louis and the work current students, faculty, and staff are doing to improve inclusivity on campus and in St. Louis.
Labor Force Characteristics by ISBN: 9781634637886Publication Date: 2015-01-01Labour market differences among the race and ethnicity groups are associated with many factors, not all of which are measurable. These factors include variations across the groups in educational attainment; the occupations and industries in which the groups work; the geographic areas of the country in which the groups are concentrated, including whether they tend to reside in urban or rural settings; and the degree of discrimination encountered in the workplace.
Physical Books at Delta College on Race
The Color of Justice by ISBN: 9780534523626Publication Date: 1999-08-17Comprehensive and balanced, THE COLOR OF JUSTICE is the definitive book on current research and theories of racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination within America's criminal justice system.
Race and Crime by ISBN: 9781412967785Publication Date: 2008-11-21A compelling analysis of the issues of race and crime in both a historical and contemporary context, Race and Crime, Second Edition is a core text for upper level undergraduates and graduate students taking courses in Race Relations; Race and Ethnicity; and Minorities, Race, Gender and Class in departments of sociology, ethnic studies or black studies.
Diversity and Society by ISBN: 9781452275741Publication Date: 2016-03-07This brief and accessible text presents a unified sociological frame of reference to help students analyze minority-dominant relations in the U.S.
Race and Ethnicity in the United States by ISBN: 9780205790616Publication Date: 2010-05-26A concise, topical introduction to Race & Ethnicity in the U.S. that explores the most critical topics from both a historical and contemporary context.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 17th Edition (eBook)
- Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 17th EditionEach encyclopedia article has been thoroughly revised and updated, and many new articles have been added. Comprehensive career information, sidebars, and user-friendly features, including the Career Ladder, which shows common career paths for each profession, provide a clear picture of what it takes to launch a successful career. Called out by graphic icons are the top fastest-growing careers, the highest-paying jobs, and the top careers that experts predict will add the greatest number of positions.