Race offers a compelling introduction to the study of ideas related to race throughout history. Its breadth of coverage, both geographically and temporally, provides readers with an expansive, global understanding of the term from the classical period onwards. This concise guide offers an overview of: Intersections of Race and GenderRace and Social TheoryIdentity, Ethnicity, and ImmigrationWhitenessLegislative and Judicial Markings of DifferenceRace in South Africa, Israel, East Asia, Asian AmericaBlackness in a Global ContextRace in the History of ScienceCritical Race Theory This clear and engaging study is essential reading for students of Literature, Culture, and Race.