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Synopsis
Parrillo (sociology, William Paterson University) addresses issues surrounding cultural and ethnic diversity in the US, such as immigration, race relations, and assimilation, providing students with historical background on the issues and insight on how they have shaped American society. The book was first published in 1996. New to this second edition are a chapter on multiculturalism after 9/11, commentary on the location of the US within the world's geoculture in each era, expanded discussion about Arabs, Asians, Hispanics, and Native Americans, and expanded material on race relations and gender. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR