Introduction: Kristeva and Race

Introduction: race critical public scholarship

In a climate marked by expanding scholarship in ethnic and racial studies alongside sweeping changes in universities and the conditions of academic work, we seek to explore the nature of and challenges for critically engaged research, teaching and scholarship on race and racism. In particular, we look at the connection between academic scholarship and political engagement and activity that we a...

Race , Sexuality , and Television Editor ’ s Introduction

Introduction: Genomics and philosophy of race.

Philosophy of race has become a multi-faceted subfield of philosophy, drawing on philosophy of biology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, ethics, and political philosophy. Race cuts across disciplinary lines within philosophy. Moreover, disciplines outside philosophydincluding population genetics, anthropology, sociology, and educationdhave much to contribute to discourse about race. A persi...

Genes, race, and psychology in the genome era: an introduction.

The mapping of the human genome has reawakened interest in the topic of race and genetics, especially the use of genetic technology to examine racial differences in complex outcomes such as health and intelligence. Advances in genomic research challenge psychology to address the myriad conceptual, methodological, and analytical issues associated with research on genetics and race. In addition, ...

Race, Ethnicity and Mental Health: Introduction to the Special Issue*

233 Race and ethnicity have been and continue to be associated with residence in safe and supportive neighborhoods, employment in good paying and fulfilling jobs, attendance at schools with exceptional learning environments, and quality health care (National Research Council 2001). Explanations for the persistent effects of race and ethnicity in our daily lives have taken different forms and of...