The Future of White Men and Other Diversity Dilemmas - Softcover

Lester, Joan Steinau

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595093876 ISBN 13: 9780595093878

Publisher: Backinprint.Com, 2000

Synopsis

This refreshing handbook-equally useful in the boardroom, the classroom and the living room-captures insightful lessons from personal encounters with diversity.

Award-winning author Dr. Joan Lester is a talented storyteller. Her generous voice sheds keen insight, humor and practical advise on the polarizing dilemmas of living with diversity. No wonder former governor Ann Richards calls her a "Terrific Writer!"

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About the Author

Dr. Joan Lester is a well-know spokesperson on diversity. She won the Siegenthaler award for an NPR All Things Considered commentary entitled, What to Call My Sweetie? Her articles appear in USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and the San Francisco Chronicle/Examiner. She lives in Berkeley, California.

Review

"A warm, inviting book by a diversity consultant that doesn't toe the political party lines." --Orange County Register

"Welcomed in the corporate  arena as well as in personal life." --Booklist

"In its chatty, no-nonsense way, puts all the taboos on the table...it's tricky territory, but in Lester's hands, the paths are clear and easily followed." --San Francisco Chronicle

"Whether you are an African Caribbean lesbian living in Kansas City, or a white, heterosexual man living on Long Island, you can learn from this book." --Ms. Magazine

"This refreshing book captures what most miss--insightful lessons from personal encounters with diversity. Lester is a talented storyteller who shares her learning in an unpretentious way." --Ann M. Morrison, author of The New Leaders.

"Inspiring, witty, a fresh and essential perspective on the most complex issues in today's world." Nancy Lemon, Boalt School of Law

"The brave and delightful Joan Lester has walked these [diversity] woods, has tamed these monsters for years. Hallelujah, she knows the way! Thank you, Dr. Lester, for this wise, compassionate and witty book. I have been waiting for it a long time." Ronnie Gilbert, singer, actor, author

"Joan Lester takes us on a very personal journey that provides sound benchmarks on how to engage in the venture and deal with inclusion, rather than exclusion." Santiago Rodriguez, Director of Multicultural and Affirmative Action Programs, Apple Computers

About this edition

• Publisher: Backinprint.Com
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0595093876
• ISBN 13: 9780595093878
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180