Diversity--defined here as Americans of different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds--is currently very much in the national conversation. The book explores diversity in a historical context, bringing a much-needed perspective on what is a passionate theme in contemporary ...Diversity--defined here as Americans of different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds--is currently very much in the national conversation. The book explores diversity in a historical context, bringing a much-needed perspective on what is a passionate theme in contemporary American society.
Told chronologically and divided into five 20-year eras, the book sheds new light on the important role that diversity has played in our national identity. The subject is parsed through the voices of intellectuals and journalists who have weighed in on its many different dimensions. Both an academic audience and the many readers of nonfiction will find the book to be a valuable and insightful resource.