In Interracial Romance and Health, Miller lays out the potential benefits and negative impacts of interracial relationships in the US. He argues first that increasing the number of interracial relationships in the US offers one major avenue toward bridging racial and ethnic divides generally. Unfortunately, as Miller also explains, due to the difficulty many still experience embracing interracial relationships, support for such relationships—from both family and society at large—is often quite thin. This alone represents an injustice against those who form interracial relationships, as all romantic relationships deserve the support they need to succeed. In addition, Miller argues, as the chance for success in interracial relationships decreases, so too does society's chance to benefit socially from such relationships. This text brings together an extensive body of literature, deftly demonstrating the need for change at the policy and professional levels that will help Americans better support interracial relationships. In doing so, the author provides an important resource to graduate students and professionals who hope to join in efforts to support relationships among all people. Highly recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.
— Choice Reviews
I recommend this book strongly for advanced undergraduate courses in the interdisciplinary sociomedical sciences, introductory and intermediate graduate courses in the same disciplinary areas, and clinical and community practice in a diverse array of health and social service professions. Likewise, doctoral candidates taking comprehensive exams in inequality and health subject cores will find Miller and contributing colleagues’ reviews of prior literature invaluable for their own writing and thinking at exam time.
— Sociology of Health & Illness
"Interracial Romance and Race Relations is an excellent primer for understanding the research on interracial relations and the role interracial couples can play in shaping our racial culture in the United States. Deeply recommend it for those wanting a reader on interracial relationships in their race or marriage/family courses, as well as individuals who want to be brought up to date on the latest research on interracial, heterosexual relations. Sure to provoke meaningful dialogue and discussion."
— George Yancey, Baylor University