Diversity in Human Interactions : The Tapestry of America.

By: Robinson, John DContributor(s): James, Larry CMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Cary : Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2003Copyright date: ©2003Description: 1 online resource (235 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781602568884Subject(s): Cultural pluralism -- United States | Minorities -- United States | Social interaction -- United States | United States -- Ethnic relations | United States -- Race relationsGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Diversity in Human Interactions : The Tapestry of AmericaDDC classification: 302/.0973 LOC classification: HN59.2 -- .D59 2003ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction: Weaving the Tapestry -- 1. What Difference Does a Difference Make? Societal Privilege, Disadvantage, and Discord in Human Relationships -- 2. Becoming Americano: Has the Sleeping Giant Awakened? -- 3. The African Diaspora -- 4. People of Asian Descent: Beyond Myths and Stereotypes -- 5. On Native Soil: The Forgotten Race: American Indians -- 6. Na Kānaka Maoli: The Indigenous People of Hawai'i -- 7. A Place for God's Children: On Becoming Biracial in America -- 8. The Wisdom of Years: Understanding the Journey of Life -- 9. Under a Rainbow Flag: The Diversity of Sexual Orientation -- 10. One God, One Faith, One Humanity -- 11. The Visible and the Invisible -- 12. The Enriching Experience -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
Summary: This text gives an overview of human diversity by examining how issues of race, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation affect daily interactions. With the increased awareness of cultural diversity, it focuses the reader on the many factors to consider in our ever-expanding society.
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Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction: Weaving the Tapestry -- 1. What Difference Does a Difference Make? Societal Privilege, Disadvantage, and Discord in Human Relationships -- 2. Becoming Americano: Has the Sleeping Giant Awakened? -- 3. The African Diaspora -- 4. People of Asian Descent: Beyond Myths and Stereotypes -- 5. On Native Soil: The Forgotten Race: American Indians -- 6. Na Kānaka Maoli: The Indigenous People of Hawai'i -- 7. A Place for God's Children: On Becoming Biracial in America -- 8. The Wisdom of Years: Understanding the Journey of Life -- 9. Under a Rainbow Flag: The Diversity of Sexual Orientation -- 10. One God, One Faith, One Humanity -- 11. The Visible and the Invisible -- 12. The Enriching Experience -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.

This text gives an overview of human diversity by examining how issues of race, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation affect daily interactions. With the increased awareness of cultural diversity, it focuses the reader on the many factors to consider in our ever-expanding society.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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