{"product_id":"9780807771662","title":"The Great Diversity Debate: Embracing Pluralism in School and Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Will American’s growing diversity undermine democracy, or is it instead a cornerstone of democracy? \u003cem\u003eThe Great Diversity Debate\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone who has thought about this question. Koppelman gives us a fascinating, detailed, and evenhanded account of the long historical roots of contemporary controversies surrounding flashpoint issues like affirmative action, multicultural education, and globalization. This well-researched and optimistic book will make you think about, and maybe even re-think, such issues.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Sleeter\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor Emerita, California State University Monterey Bay and President, National Association for Multicultural Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on research from multiple disciplines, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Diversity Debate\u003c\/em\u003e describes the presence and growth of diversity in the United States from its earliest years to the present. The author describes the evolution of the concept of pluralism from a philosophical term to a concept used in many disciplines and with global significance. Rather than assuming that diversity is a benefit, Koppelman investigates the ways in which diversity is actually experienced and debated across critical sectors of social experience, including immigration, affirmative action, education, and national identity, among others. Koppelman takes the sometimes complicated arguments for and against diversity in school and in society and lays out the benefits with great clarity and simplicity making this book accessible to a large audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eA broad view of diversity in the United States based on research from philosophy, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eCogent arguments from both advocates and critics concerning whether pluralism represents an appropriate response to diversity in a democratic society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of multicultural education, including its origins and its current emphasis on strategies such as culturally responsive teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Diversity Debate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Growth of Diversity and Pluralism: The Impact of Immigration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003ePluralism and Democracy: Complementary or Contradictory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiversity and Discrimination: The Argument over Affirmative Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Struggle for Identity: What Does It Mean to Be an American?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulticultural Education in K–12 Schools: Preparing Children and Youth to Function Effectively in a Diverse, Democratic Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobalization, Diversity, and Pluralism: Finding the Common Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKent Koppelman\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor emeritus of teacher education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107326804208,"sku":"9780807771662","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807771662_p0.jpg?v=1763739516","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807771662","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}