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Appropriate for courses in multicultural education. A clear, engaging look at the most critical issues of diversity in the 21st century, focusing on the interactions and intersections between culture, the individual, and institutions Understanding Human Differences employs a stimulating inquiry approach to engage students in discussing and debating the most critical issues of diversity in America. Grounded in research from the behavioural and social sciences – including education, psychology, sociology, history, biology, anthropology, women’s studies, and ethnic studies – this book uses a question-and-answer format to bring the topics and issues to life. The conceptual framework for the book examines issues from cultural, individual, and institutional perspectives. The last section of the book focuses on changes already achieved or that need to be implemented in schools and other areas of society to create a more just society. The 6th Edition is thoroughly updated to keep readers aware of new factors impacting ongoing issues of diversity as well as emerging new issues. New content and coverage includes: updated information on the consequences of racial profiling (Ch. 8); new content on current immigration issues including the need for K-12 schools to prepare immigrant youth for college, the increased fears of deportation, and immigrant contributions to the urban economy (Ch. 4); and updated and expanded information on LGBT civil rights (Ch. 11.)

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Author:   Kent Koppelman
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.180kg
ISBN:  

9780135196731

ISBN 10:   0135196736
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   29 January 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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About our author Kent L. Koppelman is the author and editor of several books in the field of multicultural issues and diversity, among them Values in the Key of Life (Baywood Publishing, 2000), a book of essays on diversity and moral issues, Understanding Human Differences (Pearson, 2020) and The Great Diversity Debate (Teachers College Press, 2012). Dr. Koppelman is professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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