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Sociohistorical coverage of racial, ethnic, religious and other groupsThis top-selling comprehensive text examines racial and ethnic relations in the U.S. from a sociohistorical perspective.The book integrates the three main theoretical perspectives and the experiences of more than 50 racial, ethnic, religious, and other groups.The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocLab.Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning —MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking — The book challenges students to think about socioeconomic indicators of minority groups and how they influence culture. Engage Students — First-hand immigrant accounts and comparative examples help students experience diverse relations on a global scale. Explore Theory — Covers all major theoretical perspectives. Support Instructors — MySocLab enables instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class.Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205172253 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205172252