Minorities: Race and Ethnicity in America

Minorities: Race and Ethnicity in America
ISBN-10
1414407653
ISBN-13
9781414407654
Category
Medical
Pages
153
Language
English
Published
2008-10
Publisher
Information Plus
Author
Melissa J. Doak

Description

Provides information on minorities and race relations in the United States, covering such topics as family life, occupations, poverty status, education, and crime.

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