The Monochrome Society / Amitai Etzioni.
by Etzioni, Amitai; Cohen, Andrew; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2002Article 24Human Relations. Publisher: Policy Review, 2001; World Link, 2001ISSN: 1522-3248;.Subject(s): Americans -- Attitudes | Hispanic Americans -- Ethnic identity | Immigrants | Ethnic relations | Multiculturalism | Race -- Classification | Race differences | Race relations | Social structure | Whites -- Population | Values | United States -- Social conditionsDDC classification: 050 Summary: THE MONOCHROME SOCIETY -- "American society is basically much more of one color--if one looks at conduct and beliefs rather than pigmentation and other such external, skin-deep, indications." (POLICY REVIEW) The author contends that while racial and ethnic differences are dividing points, America is actually moving toward a multiracial society with convergent values and beliefs.Summary: WHAT IF THE US HAD A NON-WHITE MAJORITY -- "Does the prospect of a Caucasian-American minority signal a corresponding, fundamental shift in American values, politics and society? The answer, according to many social scientists and community representatives, is a resounding no." (WORLD LINK) The author contends that although America's ethnic mix is constantly evolving, even to the point where whites are no longer a majority, many feel American culture and values will remain relatively unchanged.
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This MARC record contains two articles.
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002.
Originally Published: The Monochrome Society, Feb./March 2001; pp. 53-70.
Originally Published: What if the US Had a Non-White Majority, July/Aug. 2001; pp. 88-89.
THE MONOCHROME SOCIETY -- "American society is basically much more of one color--if one looks at conduct and beliefs rather than pigmentation and other such external, skin-deep, indications." (POLICY REVIEW) The author contends that while racial and ethnic differences are dividing points, America is actually moving toward a multiracial society with convergent values and beliefs.
WHAT IF THE US HAD A NON-WHITE MAJORITY -- "Does the prospect of a Caucasian-American minority signal a corresponding, fundamental shift in American values, politics and society? The answer, according to many social scientists and community representatives, is a resounding no." (WORLD LINK) The author contends that although America's ethnic mix is constantly evolving, even to the point where whites are no longer a majority, many feel American culture and values will remain relatively unchanged.
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