Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America, 5th Edition
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"Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America" (5th Edition) by Kent L. Koppelman provides an insightful exploration of diversity in the United States. Using a stimulating inquiry-based approach, the book examines key social issues such as race, class, gender, religion, and ability. It highlights the cultural, individual, and institutional dimensions of diversity while emphasizing the promise of multicultural education in fostering equity and understanding in society.
The text offers a clear framework for analyzing diversity issues, supported by behavioral and social science research. It is written in an accessible question-and-answer format, encouraging readers to think critically about prejudice, oppression, and cultural pluralism. Practical discussions on achieving justice in schools and society provide actionable insights.
About the Author
Dr. Kent L. Koppelman is a professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and an expert in multicultural education and diversity. He has authored several influential works, including Values in the Key of Life and The Great Diversity Debate. His scholarship reflects a lifelong commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding across cultural divides.
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Understanding Human Differences 5th Edition
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- Author: Kent L. Koppelman
- Publisher: Pearson
- Format: PDF eBook
- ISBN-10: 0133949842
- ISBN-13: 9780133949841
- Edition: 5th
- Year: 2016