The Idea Of Race

by Michael Banton

This book deals with the study of race relations as a general body of knowledge which tries to bring together in a common framework studies of group relations in different countries. It explores the intellectual context within which the old conception of race relations arose.

190 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Michael Banton (born 1926) is a British social scientist known primarily for his publications on racial and ethnic relations. He was also the first editor of Sociology (1967-1970).