Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America

Koppelman, Kent L.; Goodhart, R. Lee

ISBN 10: 013138130X / ISBN 13: 9780131381308

Published by Pearson College Div, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013138130X
• ISBN 13: 9780131381308
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

For Multicultural Education/Diversity as well as General Education courses Understanding Human Differences is the best single text for introducing students to the study of diversity in Twenty-First Century America and provides a clear conceptual framework for teaching about diversity.The author uses clear examples, lucid language, and engaging activities to involve students in thinking through fundamental ideas that ground their understanding of diversity.

The author investigates three converging elements in his examination of human differences: individual attitudes and behaviors, cultural expectations, and institutional policies and practices. This examination provides the basis for the conceptual organization of the text.

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About the Author

In 2000, Dr. Koppelman published Values in the Key of Life, a book of essays on diversity and moral issues. Understanding Human Differences was first published in 2005. He is currently working on an anthology for Pearson addressing diversity issues. Dr. Koppelman is a professor emeritus at UW-La Crosse.