"Reinventing Race, Reinventing Racism" not only provides fresh theoretical insights into the new forms of race and racism, it also provides evidence of and policy solutions to address these seemingly intractable forms of discrimination and racial disparities. These issues are tackled by some of the nation s most prominent race and public policy scholars. In addition, the volume has contributions by some of the most innovative up-and-coming voices that are often neglected in such volumes. "Reinventing Race, Reinventing Racism" is an accessible book written on an important and timely subject that continues to affect the lives of Americans of all shades and ethnicities.
John J. Betancur, PhD, is Associate Professor in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is the coeditor of "The Collaborative City: Opportunities and Struggles for Blacks and Latinos in U.S. Cities." Cedric Herring, PhD University of Michigan, is Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has published seven books. His forthcoming book is entitled "Critical Diversity: The New Case for Inclusion and Equal Opportunity."