基本説明
The overarching theme of the book is the debate over the master narrative of American history- the powerful and familiar story of how our country was settled by European immigrants and how "American" means white or European in origin.
Full Description
In its two editions, this remarkably succesful text has introduced students to the diverse points of view on race and ethnicity in the U.S. Arranged in debate format, the essays address vital questions such as: How have the experiences of racial minorities in the U.S. been similar to and different from each other? Is "race" the same as "ethnicity"? How has culture shaped race and ethnic relations? As undergraduate programs in the U.S. have become more and more aware of the importance of race, ethnicity, and difference, comparative inquiries like those in From Different Shores have become absolutely essential.
Contents
Introduction: The 21st Century: We Will All Be Minorities ; PART 1. PATTERNS: ETHNICITY VERSUS RACE ; PART 2. NATIONAL IDENTITY: THE MASTER NARRATIVE OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND ITS DISCONTENTS ; PART 3. CLASS: BELOW THE DECK OF THE PEQUOD ; PART 4. DIVERSITY WITHIN: GENDER AND OTHER DIFFERENCES ; PART 5. POLICIES: STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS ; PART 6. PROSPECTS: E PLURIBUS UNUM?
