Sociology

"Race" and Ethnicity in Canada: A Critical Introduction, third edition, is a core text intended for race and ethnic relations courses offered out of sociology departments at both the college and university level. Covering the major theoretical approaches that are central to the field,including socio-biology, political economy, and critical "race" t …

'Race' and Ethnicity in Canada: A Critical Introduction provides students with a comprehensive look at the major approaches and explanations to the key concepts in this field of study. Through their exploration of the central issues that affect Canadians today - immigration, multiculturalism,assimilation, racism, and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal r …

This brief and engagingly written book provides a unique introduction to the process of social inquiry and the theoretical and methodological frameworks that support that inquiry, offering a strong foundation in critical thinking that is rooted in the social sciences but maintains relevance across the disciplines.

Magazine articles, talk shows, and commercials advise us that ourhappiness and well-being rest on striking a balance between work andfamily. It goes unsaid, however, that the advice is based on anoutmoded and unrealistic ideal. This provocative volume challenges thenotion – often offered in support of neo-liberal agendas –that paid work (employ …

Since the 1970s, Aboriginal people have been more likely to live in Canadian cities than on reserves or in rural areas. Aboriginal rural-to-urban migration and the development of urban Aboriginal communities represent one of the most significant shifts in the histories and cultures of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. The essays in Aboriginal Peoples …