Sue Walters introduces the key issues underlying contemporary work, thinking and practice around ethnicity, 'race' and education drawing on current research, debate, policy and practice across mainstream and non-mainstream educational settings. In this engaging and thought-provoking introduction, Sue Walters introduces readers to key research, debates and policy in order to offer a guide to current thinking and practice. Reflective activities encourage readers to engage with the issues discussed, annotated further reading suggestions provide pointers for those looking to explore the debates further and chapter summaries provide succinct overviews of the issues discussed. An invaluable text for those studying in the fields of education, sociology and social policy, who are looking for an accessible, introductory guide to the key concepts, issues and debates in the field.