Publisher's Synopsis
Where, not very long ago, Americans sought assimilation, they now pursue multiculturalism. Glazer explores these sweeping changes which, he argues, arose from the failure of mainstream society to assimilate African Americans.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.
