Encyclopedia of race and racism [electronic resource] / Patrick L. Mason, editor in chief. - 2nd ed. - Detroit : Macmillan Reference USA, 2013. - 1 online resource (4 v.) : ill. - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. D-I -- v. 3. J-R -- v. 4. S-Z.

Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era. Delves into the historic origins of ideas of race and racism and explores their social and scientific consequences. Includes biographies of significant theorists, as well as political and social leaders and notorious racists.

9780028661957 (electronic book) 0028661958 (electronic book)


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