| As the World Turns: Implications of Global Shifts in Higher Education for Theory, Research and Practice Contributor(s): Allen, Walter R. (Editor), Bonous-Hammarth, Marguerite (Editor), Teranishi, Robert T. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1780526407 ISBN-13: 9781780526409 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing OUR PRICE: $211.84 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Research - Social Science | Minority Studies - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 305.56 |
| Series: Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research, Policy and Praxis |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (1.94 lbs) 500 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the World Turns examines two of the major problems confronting higher education in this modern world: access to higher education remains a persistent problem for disadvantaged students around the world; universities that are highly segregated by race, culture, language, nationality, or immigration status have lower achievement for disadvantaged students - who are also more often targets of discrimination. This volume compares discriminated, underrepresented and excluded groups in universities around the globe; identifying personal, group, institutional and societal factors related to persistent inequality. Through a consortium of international scholars, the chapters present studies on minority student experiences and achievement, asking whether and how universities: exhibit difference, diversity and inequality; integrate multiple social groups; encourage respect between diverse communities; and use diversity to enhance student learning. This volume demonstrates how diversity and equity help advance academic excellence in global higher education. |