Diversity in Mind and in Action

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Jean Lau Chin, Editor
Foreword by Joseph E. Trimble

ISBN: 0-313-34707-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34707-8

627 pages

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 6/22/2009

List Price: $400.00 (UK Sterling Price: £275.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Race and Ethnicity in Psychology

Reviews:

". . . Chin (Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi U.) presents 33 articles that collectively provide a framework for examining issues of diversity while simultaneously examining ways to act to encourage society and institutions to value and protect equity and diversity."
—Reference & Research Book News November 2009
"Chin (Adelphi Univ.) has created a seminal resource on diversity in education, employment, the criminal justice system, and health care--venues in which one can find documented disparities in the provision of essential services and resources to various groups. . . . the current set is timely, given the need for health care reform. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels."
—Choice 12/1/2009
"A powerful reference for any college strong in social issues."
—Midwest Book Review January 2010

Description: The importance of understanding, supporting, and acting to encourage cultural diversity across social, psychological, political, legal, career, and educational avenues is addressed in this one-stop source for the latest research, developments, and updates. Social privilege for certain groups, the oppression of others, and methods to teach diversity necessary for our future are all addressed. Contributors, from psychologists to educators to social workers, also take a close look at programs spurring success in diversity in the United States and globally.

This dynamic, revealing work demonstrates that we must expand—and are expanding—our definition of diversity to include, not only race and ethnicity, but also sexual orientation, religion, and disability. The challenge for those who want a society that honors all is to establish equity for all. While full victory in that challenge has been slow to come, Diversity in Mind and in Action makes it clear that there are success stories to be shared—and new avenues to be spotlighted.

Title Features:
• Features personal stories and vignettes to illustrate effects of policies and programs, or lack thereof
• Offers "Key Questions" as an appendix in each volume
• Includes six illustrations

About the Author: Jean Lau Chin is dean of the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY. Her published works include Praeger’s The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination.

LCC Class: 305-dc22

PDF Catalogs:
Academic Library Spring 2009.pdf	Psychology Catalog 2008.pdf
Praeger Public Library Spring 2009.pdf	Academic Library Fall 2008.pdf


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