Race in the age of Obama - new book published

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New book offers first in-depth examination of the key sociological issues faced by the Obama Administration

United Kingdom, January 2011 – As the first African-American President of the United States, Barack Obama made history in January 2009. Two years on, a new book published by Emerald Group Publishing offers the first in-depth examination of the impact that this historical election has made on race relations in the United States and the key sociological issues now facing the Obama Administration.

Race in the Age of Obama, edited by Donald Cunnigen and Marino Bruce, reflects a breadth and depth of analysis on the key racial dynamics of the Obama Administration - the changing role and impact of an African-American First Family and First Lady, the issue of social justice with an African-American head of state, the Obama campaign's originality and challenges, and the contemporary reaction to the Obama Administration's policies.

Donald Cunnigen comments, “Realizing the powerful changes in American and international politics that were wrought by the unprecedented election of Obama, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of various sociological themes. The contributors to this volume attempt to shed light on the critical issues facing the Obama administration in the ever changing world. The volume is divided into six sections that highlight traditional sociological themes including the African Diaspora, gender, family, class, education, and social justice”.

The book is published as Volume 16 of the Research in Race and Ethnic Relations book series by Emerald Group Publishing. It is available as part of the Emerald Social Sciences eBook Series Collection, and can also be purchased separately from the usual book retailers, as well as the Emerald Bookstore: http://books.emeraldinsight.com/

ISBN: 9780857241672, ISSN: 0195-7449, Format: Hardback, 346 pp, Publication date: 17 December 2010

For review copies, or further information, contact Andrew Smith, Commissioning Editor, agsmith@emeraldinsight.com

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