Discussions of how diversity impacts the workforce and the American economy.
Diversity in America by
The Third Edition of Diversity in America offers both a sociohistorical perspective and a sociological analysis to provide insights into U.S. diversity. The author squarely addresses the topics which generate more passionate, invective, and raucous debate than all others in American society today: Is multiculturalism a threat to us? Should immigration be more closely controlled? Are we no longer sufficiently “American” and why? The book answers these questions by using history and sociology to shed light on socially constructed myths about our past, misunderstandings from our present, and anxieties about our future.
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in America by
A thorough overview of the populations and social forces that have shaped the character of racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. * A chronology of major social events and legislative decisions associated with racial and ethnic populations in America, from the emergence of the colonies to the 21st century * Biographical sketches of racial and ethnic minority individuals who have made notable contributions to American society
