This authoritative and innovative reader collects twenty-seven articles that are essential for a thorough, comparative and theoretically-informed approach to the study of race and ethnicity.

Collects together 27 of the most important classic and contemporary readings on race and ethnicity.

• The contributors provide an international focus, and are all recognized leaders in their field.
• Includes an analytical preface by the editors.
• Provides coverage of current trends, theoretical perspectives, and policy issues.
• Topics include ethnic conflict, migration, citizenship, identity, genocide, transnationalism, and ethnic justice.