Reconstructing 'Dropout': A Critical Ethnography of the Dynamics of Black Students' Disengagement from School
Dei, George J. Sefa; Mazzuca, Josephine; McIsaac, Elizabeth
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, 1997
- Softcover
- New
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.BennettBooksLtd
AbeBooks seller since April 17, 2008
Condition: New
US$ 84.39
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.
Seller Inventory # Q-080208060X
- Title
- Reconstructing 'Dropout': A Critical Ethnography of the Dynamics of Black Students' Disengagement from School
- Author
- Dei, George J. Sefa; Mazzuca, Josephine; McIsaac, Elizabeth
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 080208060X
- ISBN 13
- 9780802080608
- Item weight
- 16 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x0x8
As many as one million untrained youths will enter the Canadian labour market by the year 2000. And yet, 60 per cent of jobs being created in Canada require at least a high school education. The drop-out rate is one of the most crucial issues that Canadian educators face.
Traditionally, we have pinned dropping out on individual failure or specific situations such as pregnancy, substance abuse, and family troubles. The authors of this book suggest that the problem is more complex. Race, class, gender, and other forms of social difference can affect how education is delivered. For Black students, whose drop-out rate is disproportionately high, race is a key element in disengagement. The authors turn to the experiences of Black and non-Black students, teachers, parents, and community workers to try and reconstruct the social, structural, and institutional practices that lead Black youth to lose interest in and leave school.
Based on a three-year study in the greater Toronto area, Reconstructing 'Dropout' establishes a new frame of reference for understanding the dilemma. It is a call for social action and transformation that should not be ignored by researchers, teachers, administrators, and the Black community at large.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Josephine Mazzuca and Jasmin Zine are both doctoral candidates of sociology in education at OISE/UT.
Elizabeth McIsaac currently teaches at Centennial College.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
BennettBooksLtd
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 17, 2008
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 30 business days | 3 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.95 | US$ 9.95 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
BennettBooksLtd
CA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Shipping terms
Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.