Sociology
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Race and Class Resources
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- race sociology
- income distribution
- social stratification
- African Americans social classes
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Online Reference Sources
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America by Call Number: View EbookPublication Date: 2014Covers a wide variety of minorities and ethnic groups. It includes customs, historical settlement, listings of organizations and media sources, and suggestions for further reading.
Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies by Call Number: View EbookFind information on key terms, concepts, debates, important historical and contemporary figures, and landmark cases related to race and ethnic affairs.
- Urban InstituteResearch papers on economics and social policy topics. Focus your keyword search by checking the "Race and Ethnicity" box under "Research Areas", or go straight to the Race and Ethnicity page for the latest research.
Print Reference Sources
Race Relations in America: A Reference Guide with Primary Documents by Call Number: Reference E184.A1 D283 2006This book covers U.S. race relations from the Native Americans in the 16th century to present-day tensions with Arab-American Muslims.
The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination by Call Number: Third Level BF575.P9 P79 2004 v. 1–4With a focus on social injustice and oppression, this set contains essays examining prejudice, discrimination, and diversity.
Rich and Poor in America: A Reference Handbook by Call Number: Third Level HC110.I5 G55 2008Find information on wealth disparities: background and history, controversies, problems, solutions, worldwide perspectives, biographies, data and documents, and more.
Poverty in the United States: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, and Policy by Call Number: Reference HC110.P6 P598 2004 v. 1–2This book contains essays on the history of poverty along with hundreds of entries on concepts, issues, movements, and policy.