Strangers To These Shores - Race And Ethnic Relations In The United States
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Vincent N. Parrillo, 2024
ISBN10: n/a ISBN13: 9780138055479
"Intergroup relations change continually, through alternating periods of quiet and turmoil, of entry of new groups of immigrants or refugees, and of problems sporadically arising between native-born racial or ethnic groups within the country. Often, we can best understand these changes within the context of detectable, recurring patterns that are influenced by economic, political, psychological, and sociological factors. This is partly what C. Wright Mills meant when he spoke of the intricate connection between the patterns of individual lives and the larger historical context of society, a concept we discuss in Chapter 1.To understand both the interpersonal dynamics and the larger context of changing intergroup relations- particularly the reality of historical repetitions of behavior- we must use social science theory, research, and analysis. Moreover, we can only truly appreciate a diverse society like the United States, as well as the broader applications of social science, by examining many groups, rather than focusing only on a few of them. I am gratified by the continued widespread adoptions of Strangers to These Shores and the favorable response from colleagues and students throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Their helpful comments and suggestions have been incorporated into this 13th edition to make an even better book. Our sociohistorical coverage includes language and examples of stereotypes to help the reader understand more fully the context in which prejudicial (sometimes racist) attitudes, as well as discriminatory actions (sometimes horribly violent), were the realities experienced by many marginalized groups. Although offensive in their tone and content, these text areas seek to avoid an abstract, less humanistic study in intergroup relations so as to reveal the struggles and hardships many encountered. The reader should realize that is their only purpose for inclusion"--
