Explain how scale reveals distinctive patterns of migration and settlement of ethnic groups. Then, use regional, state, and urban scales to describe the distribution of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians in the United States.

In America Becoming, leading scholars and commentators explore past and current trends among African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans in the context of a white majority. This volume presents the most up-to-date findings and analysis on racial and social dynamics, with recommendations for ongoing research. It examines compelling issues in the field of race relations, including:

Race and ethnicity in criminal justice.
Demographic and social trends for Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
Trends in minority-owned businesses.
Wealth, welfare, and racial stratification.
Residential segregation and the meaning of "neighborhood."
Disparities in educational test scores among races and ethnicities.
Health and development for minority children, adolescents, and adults.
Race and ethnicity in the labor market, including the role of minorities in America's military.
Immigration and the dynamics of race and ethnicity.
The changing meaning of race.
Changing racial attitudes.