| Multiracial America: A Resource Guide on the History and Literature of Interracial Issues Contributor(s): Downing, Karen (Author), Nichols, Darlene (Author), Webster, Kelly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810851997 ISBN-13: 9780810851993 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $72.27 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2005 Annotation: The number of interracial couples and marriages in America is growing rapidly, with profound consequences for society at large. In light of these changes, librarians should find Multiracial America a welcome addition to their collections. It offers a thorough look at the pressing issues facing interracial couples. Chapters cover such topics as appearance, fitting in, dating, families, and adoptions, all the while providing much needed information to couples struggling to deal with lingering problems of culture and race. The book also contains unique resources, including guidance on teaching a multiracial issues course (with a sample syllabus), help with searching for materials on the topic (which can be challenging, given the changing terminology and classifications), and a compilation of websites. Useful indexes by race and non-print media round out the material. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 016.305 |
| LCCN: 2004027757 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.04" W x 7.76" (0.81 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Multiracial America addresses a growing interest in interracial people and relationships in America. Over the past decade, there have been numerous books and articles written on interracial issues. Despite the rampant growth in publishing, locating these often-scattered and inaccessible materials remains a challenge. This resource guide provides easy access to the available literature. Topical chapters on the most often researched themes are included, such as core historical literature, books for children and young adults, hot-button issues (passing, identification, appearance, fitting in, and blood quantification), interracial dating and marriage, families, adoption, and issues pertaining to race and queer sexuality. Each chapter includes a brief discussion of the literature on the topic, including historical context and comments on the breadth and depth of the available literature, and followed by annotations of books, popular and scholarly journals, magazines, and newspaper articles, videos/films, and websites. Other useful sections include a chapter on the depiction of interracial relationships in film, teaching an interracial issues course, and how to search for materials given changing terminology and classification issues. Indexes by race and non-print media are included. |
