Racially Mixed People in AmericaMaria P. P. Root Although America has been experiencing a biracial baby boom for the last 25 years, there has been a dearth of information about how racially mixed people identify and view themselves as well as relate to one another. Racially Mixed People in America bridges this gap and offers a comprehensive look at all the issues involved in doing research with mixed race people, all in the context of America's multiracial past and present. |
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Challenging the Census | 10 |
The Illogic of American Racial Categories | 12 |
The Human Ecology of Multiracial Identity | 24 |
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