Racial Attitudes in America

Trends and Interpretations

Howard Schuman

Charlotte Steeh

Lawrence D. Bobo

    Perspectives and Historical Background

    Problems in Studying Changes in Racial Attitudes

    Trends in White Racial Attitudes

    Sources of Change in White Racial Attitudes

    Trends in Black Racial Attitudes

    Theoretical Interpretations of White Trends

    Conclusions

    Appendix A: Locating and Selecting Trend Questions

    Appendix B: Statistical Testing Procedures

    Notes

    References

    Index of Survey Questions

    Index

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Howard Schuman is Professor of Sociology and Research Scientist, emeritus, at the University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center.

Charlotte Steeh is Researcher in Survey Methodology at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.