Race and Racisms 4th edition : A Critical Approach

Marisela Martinez-Cola

ISBN 10: 019780408X / ISBN 13: 9780197804087

Published by Oxford University Press Inc Mär 2026, 2026

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Neuware - The story of race and ethnicity in the US today is one not of discrete racial groups and categories, but is instead a broader story of inequalities and challenges that cross all categories. The traditional 'group-by-group' approach to teaching this course does not accurately reflect this story. It can make it a challenge to teach about intersectionality, which is inextricably linked to racial inequality, and it is an approach that does not reflect the lived experience of most students. Students come into this course thinking they 'understand' racial inequality, but rarely have an understanding of how the definition of race has changed over time. They also can come away from the course feeling overwhelmed by the amount and depth of racism and inequality that is built into US society. Golash-Boza and Martinez-Cola address these teaching issues and challenges head-on by taking a topical, critical, and contemporary approach that focuses on how and when the idea of race was created and how it developed and changed over time; how structural racism has worked historically to reproduce inequality; how race, class, and gender work together to create inequality and identities; and how racial justice could be imagined and realized.

Seller Inventory # 9780197804087

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Race and Racisms 4th edition : A Critical Approach
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Mär 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019780408X
• ISBN 13: 9780197804087
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 191H x 0D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth

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Synopsis

This text distinguishes itself by moving beyond traditional group-based approaches to race, instead adopting a comprehensive, topical framework that centers intersectionality and contemporary issues. The accessible narrative is enriched by personal stories, critical research insights, and global perspectives, all presented alongside updated data and visuals. Each chapter combines rigorous academic analysis with practical tools for meaningful discussion, equipping students not only with knowledge but with strategies for thoughtful engagement in conversations about race. The integration of digital resources―including videos, self-quizzes, and flashcards―ensures that learners can interact with the material in multiple ways, fostering a multidimensional understanding of current and historical racial dynamics in the United States.

About the Author

Tanya Golash-Boza, Professor of Sociology at University of California, Merced

Marisela Martinez-Cola, Associate Professor of Sociology at Morehouse College