Book Description:
ISBN-13: 9780415520980
Racial Formation in the United States (3rd Edition) is a comprehensive and insightful book that explores the complex and ever-evolving concept of race in America. The authors, Michael Omi and Howard Winant, delve into the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped racial identities and hierarchies in the United States. They examine how race is not a fixed or natural category, but rather a social construct that is constantly being constructed and reconstructed through various institutions and practices.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the state in shaping racial ideologies, the impact of globalization on racial formations, and the intersections of race with other social categories such as class and gender. Omi and Winant also discuss the ways in which individuals and communities resist and challenge dominant racial norms and structures.
Racial Formation in the United States offers a thought-provoking analysis of race as a dynamic and contested concept that continues to shape American society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race and racism in the United States.
This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.