African Americans and Whites: Changing Relationships on College Campuses Contributor(s): Moore, Robert M. (Editor), Griffin, Larry J. (Contribution by), Brenner, Andrea Malkin (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0761835008 ISBN-13: 9780761835004 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $56.42 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 Annotation: Including the work of nearly 20 authors, this essay collection explores the changing relationship between African Americans and whites on U.S. College and University campuses. These essays investigate and chronicle the tension and social distance felt between African Americans and whites in today's higher-education community. Although designed as supplemental reading for undergraduate and graduate students, and experts in the field, each chapter includes three or four provocative questions suitable for classroom discussions. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Philosophy - Social Science | Minority Studies |
Dewey: 378.198 |
LCCN: 2006929005 |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.1" W x 9.08" (0.85 lbs) 254 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
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Publisher Description: Including the work of nearly 20 authors from institutions such as American University, Memphis University, University of North Carolina, and Georgia State University, this essay collection explores the changing relationship between African Americans and whites on U.S. College and University campuses. These essays investigate and chronicle the tension and social distance felt between African Americans and whites in today's higher-education community. Many facets of the educational experience are examined including student-to-student contact, affinity group formation, Greek life, and the perceived effectiveness of courses on race taught by non-minorities. Although designed as supplemental reading for undergraduate and graduate students, and experts in the field, each chapter in African Americans and Whites includes three or four provocative questions suitable for classroom discussions. |