Sociology Of Ethnicity, The

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'Malesevic has written a masterwork. Indeed, 'The Sociology of Ethnicity' will rapidly become required reading, especially for those seeking an introduction to the field. Its structure and style promise to make it appealing and useful in a range of courses' - 'Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism'.Spanning classical sociology to current debates, 'The Sociology of Ethnicity' synthesizes the leading sociological interpretations of ethnic relations and provides a coherent theoretical framework for its analysis. In this thoughtful and accessible text, Sinisa Malesevic assesses the explanatory strength of a range of sociological theories in understanding ethnicity and ethnic conflict. While acknowledging that there is no master key or blue-print to deal with each and every case of interethnic group relations, 'The Sociology of Ethnicity' develops the best strategy to bridge epistemological and policy requirements for interethnic group relations. 'The Sociology of Ethnicity' will be required reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying ethnicity and race in sociology, politics or cultural studies.

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Malesevic has written a masterwork. Indeed, The Sociology of Ethnicity will rapidly become required reading, especially for those seeking an introduction to the field. Its structure and style promise to make it appealing and useful in a range of courses Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism

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Malesevic is always compelling. He evenhandedly fulfills his stated purpose of surveying the leading theories on ethnicity. In doing so, Malesevic introduces the reader to a vast range of first-rate thinkers Tony Osborne Communication Research Trends

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This book offers an original synthesis of existing knowledge, pointing forward in a manner that could influence a new generation's conception of the field and its agenda. If it attracts the attention it merits, it could prove one of the most important books about ethnic and racial relations since the nineteen-eighties Michael Banton Ethnic and Racial Studies

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Malesevic provides a thorough and balanced account of the sociological foundations of the study of ethnicity... an impressive survey! His presentation is as critical and engaging as it is easy to read and logically organized. It is invaluable reading for sociologists Jon Fox British Journal of Sociology

Table of Contents:
Introduction Classical Sociological Theory and Ethnicity Neo-Marxism Capitalism, Class and Culture Functionalism Ethnicity, Modernization and Social Integration Symbolic Interactionism The Social Construction of Ethnic Group Reality Sociobiology Ethnic Groups as Extended Families Rational Choice Theory Ethnic Group Membership as an Individual Gain Elite Theory Ethnicity as a Political Resource Neo-Weberian Theory Ethnicity as a Status Privilege Anti-Foundationalist Approaches Deconstructing Ethnicity Sociological Theory and Ethnic Relations Where to go from Here?