Analysts have long noted that some societies have much higher rates of criminal violence than others. The risk of being a victim or a perpetrator of violent crime varies considerably from one individual to another. Some ethnic and racial groups have been reported to have higher rates of violent offe
Race, Ethnicity and difference
โ Scribed by Peter Ratcliffe
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 205
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
This distinctive new text blends discussion of race, ethnicity, and difference with debates on social exclusion and inclusion. The author addresses the major problems societies face around the world, including the nature and roots of social inequalities and tensions between different groups based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and class. Accessible and topical, this book is suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in sociology, social policy, politics, and social welfare.
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