Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America

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\nUnderstanding Human Differences\nemploys a stimulating inquiry approach to engage students in discussing and debating the most critical issues of diversity in America. Grounded in research from the behavioral 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.\nThe\n6th Edition\nis 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.)\nAlso available with the Enhanced Pearson eText*\nThe Enhanced Pearson eText is:\nEngaging.\nThe new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.\nConvenient.\nEnjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad??? and Android??? tablet.**\nAffordable.\nExperience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book.\n*The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.\n**The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7"??? or 10"??? tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.\nNote:\nYou are purchasing a standalone product; the Enhanced Pearson eText does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with the Enhanced Pearson eText, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.\nIf you would like to purchase both the physical text and Enhanced Pearson eText search for:\n0135166926 / 9780135166925\nUnderstanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America\nPlus Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package\nPackage consists of:\n0135170699 / 9780135170694\nUnderstanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America\n, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card\n0135196736 / 9780135196731\nUnderstanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America\nBook details\n\nPublisher:\nPearson; 6 edition (January 2, 2019)\nPublication Date:\nJanuary 2, 2019\nLanguage:\nEnglish\nASIN:\nB07R7BVVTS