Understanding Human Differences : Multicultural Education for a Diverse America

Koppelman, Kent L.

ISBN 10: 0132824892 / ISBN 13: 9780132824897

Editore: Pearson Education, Limited, 2013

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 5225968-6

Riassunto:

In Understanding Human Differences,readers are introduced to sound research grounded in various behavioral and social sciences while featuring a stimulating inquiry approach to support reflection on issues of critical importance in multicultural education in today’s diverse society. The conceptual framework of the book focuses on three areas: culture, the individual, and institutions. Readers are encouraged to examine individual concerns; understand the cultural/historical contexts; and explore such areas as racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. Included is a focus on changes already achieved or that need to be implemented in schools and other areas of society to create a more just society.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Kent L. Koppelman is the author of well-received books on diversity, among them

Values in the Key of Life (2000), a book of essays on diversity and moral issues;Understanding Human Differences (first published in 2005); and The Great Diversity Debate (2012). Dr. Koppelman edited an anthology of readings on diversity published in 2011 by Allyn & Bacon entitledPerspectives on Human Differences. Dr. Koppelman is professor emeritus at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

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Titolo: Understanding Human Differences : ...
Casa editrice: Pearson Education, Limited
Data di pubblicazione: 2013
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: quarta edizione