Perspectives on Human Differences
Selected Readings on Diversity in America
Published on 10. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-13-714503-4 (ISBN)
Description
This engaging anthology of essays and short stories explores important-and sometimes provocative-issues of human diversity from multiple perspectives. Perspectives on Diversity: Selected Readings offers accessible readings from unique personal voices, many of which relate specifically to the concerns of teachers. With its varied contributors-including teachers, scientists, fiction writers, feminists, journalists, historians, sociologists, teacher educators, psychologists, linguists, and community organizers (including one who was elected President of the United States)-this book emphasizes hopeful and practical strategies for addressing challenging issues. It will give readers an opportunity to explore truths about the diverse human experience, from both the past and present, for a brighter future.
Reviews / Votes
"Well thought out, organized, and timely"-Jerri Shepard, Gonzaga University
"The collection of readings shows thought and care for multiple perspectives"
-Rosalie Roman, Western Washington University
More details
Person
Kent Koppelman is the author of Understanding Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America and Values in the Key of Life. After retiring in 2007, he received an award from Iowa State University for his career achievements. Kent is currently working on a book on American attitudes toward diversity and pluralism.
Content
Introduction
Section 1: Differences, Conflicts and Resolutions
Section 2: The Construction of Personal Identity in a Diverse Society
Section 3: Perspectives on the Immigrant Experience and Nativism
Section 4: Challenges for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse People
Section 5: Perspectives on Religious Diversity and Intolerance
Section 6: Perspectives on Race and Confronting Racism
Section 7: Perspectives on Classism and its Consequences
Section 8: People with Disabilities: Facing Barriers, Finding Allies
Section 9: Perspectives on Sex Role Stereotypes and Sexism
Section 10: Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism
Section 11: Multicultural Education in American Schools
Section 12: Pluralistic Responses to the Diversity of American Society
Section 1: Differences, Conflicts and Resolutions
Section 2: The Construction of Personal Identity in a Diverse Society
Section 3: Perspectives on the Immigrant Experience and Nativism
Section 4: Challenges for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse People
Section 5: Perspectives on Religious Diversity and Intolerance
Section 6: Perspectives on Race and Confronting Racism
Section 7: Perspectives on Classism and its Consequences
Section 8: People with Disabilities: Facing Barriers, Finding Allies
Section 9: Perspectives on Sex Role Stereotypes and Sexism
Section 10: Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism
Section 11: Multicultural Education in American Schools
Section 12: Pluralistic Responses to the Diversity of American Society