{"product_id":"9780131381308","title":"Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America (with MyEducationLab)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA best-selling text for introducing readers to issues of diversity in U.S. society and education, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Human Differences\u003c\/i\u003e hones in on the study of diversity in 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century America while presenting historical perspectives and background. The text’s clear conceptual framework for teaching about diversity grounded in interdisciplinary research from the social sciences including education, sociology, biology, history, etc. successfully prepares both education and non-education majors to engage in discussions about diversity in America.. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe popular inquiry format of this text encourages readers to discuss and debate topics, so they gain a deeper understanding of the issues addressed within each chapter. The author looks at all of the \"isms\" of U.S. society (sexism, classism, racism, etc.) through three overlapping lenses: the individual, institutions, and culture. Its strong historical perspective and balance of theory and application not only prepares pre-service teachers to be more accepting and successful working with diverse students in their classrooms, but also prepares students in other fields to be more sensitive to the issues affecting the diverse individuals they will meet and work with throughout their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNew to This Edition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiscussion of culturally relevant teaching\u003c\/b\u003e in U.S. classrooms helps teacher education students understand this innovative educational approach (ch. 13). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! Discussion of ageism calls attention to \u003c\/b\u003esuch issues as elder abuse and teenage unemployment (Ch. 11). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eExpanded discussion of Muslim stereotypes\u003c\/b\u003e clarifies the nature of these stereotypes and how they are presented in popular culture (Chs. 2 and 6) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eUpdated content on anti-immigrant attitudes in the United States\u003c\/b\u003e, especially toward undocumented workers, including examining research that contradicts common but misinformed perceptions of recent immigration (Ch. 4). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! Extensive updates on the growth and the benefits of linguistic diversity in the U.S.\u003c\/b\u003e (Ch. 4) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! Revised section on institutional racism in politics\u003c\/b\u003e to reflect the election of President Barack Obama, with discussion of recent changes and the problems that yet remain (Ch. 8). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! Discussion of disability culture and Deaf culture \u003c\/b\u003e(Ch. 12). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded discussion of education for children and youth with disabilities\u003c\/b\u003e (Ch. 12). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW! References to brand new assignments and activities on new MyEducationLab for Multicultural Education website.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46232127013105,"sku":"9780131381308","price":67.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9780131381308_p0.jpg?v=1765261477","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780131381308","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}