"Part of the New Approaches to Sociology series, Race, Ethnicity & Society expands on Tina Patel's acclaimed book Race and Society. Offering a thoughtful and critically engaging exploration of some of the key issues around race and ethnicity in contemporary society, this book provides a nuanced and impactful perspective for undergraduate students. With a progressive approach emphasizing the social construction of race issues within a post-racial era, moving away from essentialist and polarized explanations of race interaction, this book is packed with topical examples and international case studies to engage students, along with chapter summaries, study questions and further reading. This highly readable and thought-provoking guide to the study of race, ethnicity and society is perfect for every student of sociology, criminology and related disciplines." --Back cover.