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1	A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America more books like this by Ronald T Takaki add to wishlist Upon its first publication, A Different Mirror was hailed by critics and academics as a dramatic retelling of America's past. Beginning with the colonization of the New World, it recounted the history of America in the voice of the non-Anglo peoples of the United States - Native Americans, African Americans, Jews, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.88! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America more books like this by James Webb add to wishlist More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries of continuous warfare along the border between England and Scotland, and later in the bitter settlements of England's Ulster Plantation in Northern Ireland. When hundreds of thousands of Scots-Irish migrated to America in the ... see all copies from $4.52! new only from $8.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Strangers to These Shores: Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States more books like this by Dr. Vincent N Parrillo add to wishlist The most up-to-date and comprehensive text available for the study of racial and ethnic relations in the United States. With the growing emphasis in courses on diversity in the United States, this book informs students about the nation's past and present multicultural realities. The book begins with an analysis of the stranger as a social ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Racial and ethnic relations in America more books like this by S Dale McLemore add to wishlist This text for Race and Ethnic Relations focuses on the five largest ethnic groups in the U.S. -- Mexican Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Japanese Americans, and now Puerto Ricans. McLemore, Romo, and Gonzalez Baker present historical information and contemporary examples of the largest ethnic and minority groups in the United ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Disuniting of America: Reflections on a Multicultural Society more books like this by Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. add to wishlist In this argument against multiculturalism, historian Arthur Schlesinger suggests that trends in education and history fragment society. He suggests an on shared experience and common values. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americans more books like this by Professor Leonard Dinnerstein, David M Reimers, Roger L Nichols add to wishlist Now in its fourth edition, Natives and Strangers explores various aspects of minority group history, describing the impact America has had on minority peoples and cultures--and vice versa--and providing some understanding of the different conditions, conflicts, and contradictions that members of American minority groups experienced. Beginning with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.45! \| first editions
7	American Mosaic: Multicultural Readings in Context more books like this by Barbara Roche Rico add to wishlist American Mosaic helps students expand their historical awareness and critical-thinking skills while they study the development of literary, political, and cultural voices within the United States. A chronological framework allows students to examine key events in the history of ethnic groups in the U.S., with each chapter centering on a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $52.25! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America After 9/11 more books like this by Geneive Abdo add to wishlist Gaining unprecedented access to Muslim communities in America, the author traveled across the country, visiting schools, mosques, Islamic centers, radio stations, and homes, and reveals a community tired of being judged by Americans' perceptions of Muslims overseas and eager to tell their own stories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The American Axis: Henry Ford, Charles Lindbergh, and the Rise of the Third Reich more books like this by Max Wallace add to wishlist An investigative journalist explores the strange political positions of two American heroes prior to World War II. Both Lindbergh and Ford were isolationists (like many others at the time), both displayed pro-Nazi sympathies in the 1930s, and Ford was a virulent anti-semite, according to this account. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.00! \| first editions
10	The Jews of the United States, 1654 to 2000 more books like this by Professor Hasia R Diner add to wishlist Since Peter Stuyvesant greeted with enmity the first group of Jews to arrive on the docks of New Amsterdam in 1654, Jews have entwined their fate and fortunes with that of the United States - a project marked by great struggle and great promise. What this interconnected destiny has meant for American Jews and how it has defined their experience ... see all copies from $6.44! new only from $15.96!
11 view cover	Understanding Race and Ethnic Relations more books like this by Dr. Vincent N Parrillo add to wishlist Understanding Race! This concise introduction to the core theories, concepts, and issues of race and ethnic relations in the United States includes numerous macro, middle-range, and micro-sociological theories. The second edition now includes a separate chapter on Ethnic Stratification (Ch. 3) that examines structural conditions, ethnicity and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.94! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Our Voices: Essays in Culture, Ethnicity, and Communication more books like this by Alberto Gonzalez add to wishlist The Fourth Edition of "Our Voices" features seven new selections. Many of the previous essays have been significantly updated, and two new sections, "Economic Class and Cultural Identity" and "Reflecting on 9/11," have been added. New selections in the Fourth Edition address such topics of current interest and concern as: creating a family across ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims more books like this by Melody Moezzi add to wishlist "War on Error" brings together the stories of twelve young people, all vastly different but all American, and all Muslim. Their approaches to religion couldn't be more diverse: from a rapper of Korean and Egyptian descent to a bisexual Sudanese American to a converted white woman from Colorado living in Cairo and wearing the hijab. These ... see all copies from $9.50! new only from $9.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Two Wands, One Nation: An Essay on Race and Community in America more books like this by Richard D Lamm, Honorable add to wishlist Minority underperformance is an unfortunate reality of American society, as indicated by various statistical and social indicators. However, when it comes to discussing the problem, we have no common vocabulary, and the explanation often turns to racism and discrimination. In this insightful and provocative essay, former Colorado governor Richard ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Debating Diversity: Clashing Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in America more books like this by Ronald T Takaki (Editor) add to wishlist In its two editions, this remarkably succesful text has introduced students to the diverse points of view on race and ethnicity in the U.S. Arranged in debate format, the essays address vital questions such as: How have the experiences of racial minorities in the U.S. been similar to and different from each other? Is "race" the same as "ethnicity" ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $36.94! \| SVS
16 view cover	Postethnic America: Beyond Multiculturalism more books like this by Professor David A Hollinger add to wishlist One of Americas foremost intellectual historians places multiculturalism in historical perspective and sorts out its virtues from its vices. . Addressing contemporary racism issues from a historical perspective and stating that conventional toleration of established groups has become counterproductive, a practical study argues that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish more books like this by Abigail Pogrebin add to wishlist Sixty-one of the most accomplished Jews in America speak intimately--most for the first time--about how they feel about being Jewish, the influence of their heritage, the weight and pride of their history, the burdens and pleasures of observance, and the moments they've felt most Jewish (or not). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Increasing Multicultural Understanding: A Comprehensive Model more books like this by Dr. Don C Locke add to wishlist Concise and informative, this volume presents a model which helps counsellors understand culturally different groups and the role culture plays in shaping the way people think, feel and act, and which provides the tools necessary for fostering positive and productive relationships among culturally diverse populations. Ten cultural elements are ... see all copies from $2.01! new only from $51.79! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	In Search of American Jewish Culture more books like this by Professor Stephen J Whitfield add to wishlist A cultural historian explores the interactions of Jewish and American cultures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions
20 view cover	The State of the Native Nations: Conditions Under U.S. Policies of Self-Determination more books like this by The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development add to wishlist Media filters and personal preconceptions can make it hard to get a clear view of present-day Indian America. The reality is that the 500+ Native nations in the United States confront many of the same day-to-day challenges that are faced by other nations and communities--raising children with strong identities, practicing religion, providing ... see all copies from $12.75! new only from $29.45! \| SVS
21 view cover	Race and Ethnicity: An Anthropological Focus on the United States and the World more books like this by Raymond Scupin add to wishlist For sophomore/junior level courses in Race Relations. An introductory survey covering basic concepts and research, this text presents state of the art essays on both the theoretical issues and empirical studies of race and ethnicity in the U.S. and throughout the world. It introduces the concepts of race, the fallacies of scientific racism, and ... see all copies from $44.48! new only from $70.42! \| SVS
22 view cover	Black Identities: West Indian Immigrant Dreams and American Realities more books like this by Mary C Waters add to wishlist Winner of the American Political Science Association's Best Book of 1999 in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Winner of the Cornell University Best Book in Equality Award Winner of the Eastern Sociological Society Mirra Komarovsky Award The story of West Indian immigrants to the United States is considered a great success. Many of these adoptive ... see all copies from $18.75! new only from $25.93! \| SVS
23 view cover	Jews & Gentiles in Early America: 1654-1800 more books like this by William Pencak add to wishlist The fascinating story of the Jewish contribution to and participation in early American life Jews and Gentiles in Early America tells the story of the five Jewish communities - New York, Newport, Charleston, Savannah, and Philadelphia - where most of colonial America's small Jewish population lived. How did these communities rise and fall? How did ... see all copies from $5.40! new only from $21.79! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Jewish Americans: Three Centuries of Jewish Voices in America more books like this by Beth Wenger add to wishlist The PBS series "The Jewish Americans" offers a look at the growth, difficulties, and accomplishments of the Jewish-American community from the mid-17th century to the present day. This tie-in volume draws on the series and provides additional insights and information on many of the topics covered. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.74! \| first editions
25 view cover	500 Years of Chicana Women's History/500 Anos de La Mujer Chicana more books like this by Elizabeth Martinez (Betita) add to wishlist The book offers a powerful antidote to this omission with a vivid, pictorial account of struggle and survival, resilience and achievement, discrimination and identity. see all copies from $11.85! new only from $23.95! \| SVS

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