Race, Class, and the State in Contemporary Sociology: The William Julius Wilson Debates

by Jack Niemonen

Focusing on the work legacy of William Julius Wilson and the arguments of his longstanding critics, Niemonen deftly illustrates the strengths, weakness, and influence of Wilson's work. His analysis calls for a major shift in how sociology conceptualizes race relations - a shift that challenges popular assumptions and contemporary vocabularies and brings to the forefront the role of the state.

280 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002