Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education
Author | : Shaun R. Harper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 951 |
Release | : 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 0558848575 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780558848576 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Fifty-Four readings in this 3rd edition collectively show how race has influenced and continues to affect all aspects of American higher education. This volume offers a comprehensive selection of seminal and contemporary publications that are situated across various postsecondary contexts. It is organized around six focal areas of study in the field of higher education: (1) History; (2) Students; (3) Faculty; (4) Curriculum, Teaching and Learning; (5) Organizations, Leadership and Governance; and (6) Policy, Finance and Economics. Also included is a seventh section devoted entirely to critical race perspectives on higher education.