Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education
- James A. Banks - University of Washington, USA
Key Themes
Concepts, Theories and Definitions of Diversity
Demographics and the Changing American Landscape
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Socioeconomic Status
Language, Culture and Linguistic Diversity
Exceptionality
Religion in Society and Schools
Immigration, Migration and National Identity
Standardized Testing and Culturally Responsive Assessment
Alternative Educational Models
Curriculum Issues and Pedagogies of Diversity
Faculty, Teacher and Administrator Training
Diversity in Primary and Secondary Education
Diversity in Post-Secondary Education
Affirmative Action
Merit-Based Admission, Equity and Opportunity
Law, Politics and Public Policy
School, Family and Community Issues
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"Well written and feature-rich (reader's guide, chronology, sidebar articles), and the only recent work of its kind, this set will work in large public libraries and is highly recommended for academic collections, especially those that support teacher training programs."
The Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education is scholarly, comprehensive; and worthy of its topic. Providing both definition and background to such a complex and important area of study is no easy matter, and the success of this effort is a tribute to everyone involved. Academic libraries are the prime audience for this encyclopedia but given the interest in educational diversity in some areas of the country, there may be larger public libraries that will find this title of value.
This landmark study serves both as a history of where we've been and a road map to where we need to be.
The Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education should be a standard acquisition for every library and be on the shelves of scholars, researchers, professional developers and educators in general.
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