Race and racial diversity are important aspects of America and have been shown to substantially affect social relations and the political system, often in ways inconsistent with the values of equality. However, greater civic association and a general sense of community, embodied in the concept of social capital, are said to have tremendous beneficial effects and profoundly influence American society. This study juxtaposes and critically assesses two bodies of research, including the work made famous in Robert Putnam''s Bowling Alone, that have reached different conclusions on these issues. Is...
Race and racial diversity are important aspects of America and have been shown to substantially affect social relations and the political system, ofte...
When courts lifted their school desegregation orders in the 1990s - declaring that black and white students were now "integrated" in America's public schools - it seemed that a window of opportunity would open for Latinos, Asians, and people of other races and ethnicities to influence school reform efforts. However, in most large cities the "multiethnic moment" passed, without leading to greater responsiveness to burgeoning new constituencies. "Multiethnic Moments" examines school systems in four major U.S. cities - Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco - to uncover the factors that...
When courts lifted their school desegregation orders in the 1990s - declaring that black and white students were now "integrated" in America's public ...
"The authors have done a commendable and impressive job of addressing a topic of long-lasting and increasing significance in U.S. politics." ---F. Chris Garcia, University of New Mexico
"This is a path-breaking book that will be read across disciplines beyond political science." ---James Jennings, Tufts University
Over the past four decades, the United States has experienced the largest influx of immigrants in its history. Not only has the ratio of European to non-European newcomers changed, but recent arrivals are coming from the Asian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South...
"The authors have done a commendable and impressive job of addressing a topic of long-lasting and increasing significance in U.S. politics." ---...
