Author Description

Provides an up-to-date, incisive, unbiased examination of the issues of race, diversity and equity in society, how they are reflected in schools, and their impact on students. KEY TOPICS: Foundations of Multicultural Education, Race and Ethnicity, Class and Socioeconomic Status, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Exceptionality, Language, Religion, Geography, The Youth Culture, Education That Is Multicultural MARKET: Current and future classroom teachers / Students in undergraduate, graduate, and in-service courses / Other social services professionals will find it helpful in understanding the complexity of cultural backgrounds and experiences as they work with families and children.