The Hidden Rules of Race
- 221 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This book explores the racial rules that are often hidden but perpetuate vast racial inequities in the United States.
Cambridge Studies in Stratification Economics: Economics and Social Identity Series
This series delves into the structural economic and social foundations that create group-based inequalities. It prioritizes investigating the systemic roots of disparity over cultural or genetic explanations. By blending economic theories of rational behavior with sociological insights into group dynamics and identity, it offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective. The collection provides essential reading for understanding the intricate interplay between social identity and economic outcomes.
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