The second edition of The Routledge Companion to Race and Ethnicity offers readers a broad overview of scholarly exploration of the ways that humans have organized themselves (and have been organized) according to racial and ethnic divisions. More than 80 scholars from around the world and representing multiple academic traditions contribute entries to this accessible yet sophisticated volume that addresses contemporary issues in historical context. The first half of the book challenges readers to grapple with some of the most controversial aspects of categorization, prejudice and discrimination through focused chapters ranging from the notion of Whiteness to the supposed biological rationale for racial categorization. The second half is comprised of 70 shorter entries on specialized concepts, persons and groups that are crucial to understanding these issues. Taken as a whole, this volume provides a broad, multi-disciplinary and global overview of issues that continue to provide challenges to notions of equality and justice.
"With their second edition of the Routledge Companion to Race and Ethnicity, Caliendo and McIlwain have provided students in the social sciences and humanities with added knowledge of the contemporary issues facing a range of diverse cultural groups. From politics to personalities, the content provides in-depth conversations about the basics and nuances of race and ethnicity. Most importantly, the authors give intellectual voice to subjects that are often dominated by opinion, which provokes reflection of, and rethinking about, one's personal views."
- David Wilson, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Arts and Sciences and Professor of Political Science, University of Delaware, US
- David Wilson, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Arts and Sciences and Professor of Political Science, University of Delaware, US