Realism and Racism: Concepts of Race in Sociological Research

by Bob Carter

Book Overview

There are continuing difficulties within social science surrounding concepts of race. This book suggests that these difficulties stem from the uncertain ontological and epistemological status of ideas about race, itself a consequence of the recognition that concepts of race have all but lost their relevance as sociologically significant descriptions.
This book surveys ways in which social scientists have attempted to come to terms with this situation,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415233720
• ISBN13: 9780415233729
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.5"