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Education and Racism is a concise and easily accessible primer for introducing undergraduate and graduate students to the field of race and education. Designed for introductory courses; each chapter provides an overview of a main issue or dilemma in the research on racial inequality and education and the particular approaches that have been offered to explain or address them. Theme-oriented chapters include curriculum; school (re)segregation; and high stakes testing as well as discussions on how racism intersects with other forms of marginality; like socio-economic status. The focus on particular educational themes is the strength of this book as it paints a portrait of the systematic nature of racism. It surveys multiple approaches to racism and education and places them in conversation with one another; incorporating both classical as well as contemporary theories. Although conceptually rich and dense with critical perspectives and empirical study; the book uses clear and transparent language throughout for easy comprehension. Perfect for courses in Multicultural Education; Sociology of Education; Ethnic Studies and more; Education and Racism is the ideal primer for engaging students new to race and education without sacrificing the content for those who are already familiar with the field.