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Writing in the Elementary Classroom Community of Learners

An Implementation Guide

By: Darlene L Smith

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Writing in the Elementary Classroom Community of Learners

An Implementation Guide

By: Darlene L Smith

As the world continues to change and adapt, so too should the classroom. Finding an instruction methodology that can adapt to the needs of all students, however, can be challenging. Even more so when it comes to teaching elementary writing. Retired educator and author Darlene L. Smith knows this struggle all too well. It was only after implementing Community of Learners in her classroom that Darlene’s struggles transformed into successes—for herself and her students. Community of Learners is a how-to guide on facilitating an innovative learning environment to enhance student writing in the elementary classroom. This delivery method redefines the elementary classroom as a community where student agency, responsibility, and participation accelerate learning. From reorganizing the physical space and teaching positions to dividing time and stating clear objectives, Community of Leaners (COL) centres student needs. Using this methodology, students learn to share their ideas, ask constructive questions, and provide peer-to-peer support. As students take on more responsibility for their own learning, teachers transition into a facilitating role. Motivated by the community environment, students become independent and interdependent learners who talk, write, and learn together. Not because they have to, but because they need and want to. Based on Let Them Show Us the Way by Anne Green, this handbook is a compilation of instruction, resources, and advice from Darlene’s many years mentoring teachers. COL may start off as a writing methodology, but as Darlene experienced, students will love it so much they’ll want to use it throughout the school day.

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FriesenPress

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1039190391

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9781039190399

Evaluation In Organizations

A Systematic Approach To Enhancing Learning, Performance, And Change

By: Darlene Russ-Eft,Hallie Preskill,Joshua B. Jordan

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Evaluation In Organizations

A Systematic Approach To Enhancing Learning, Performance, And Change

By: Darlene Russ-Eft,Hallie Preskill,Joshua B. Jordan

Take control of your resources and get the most out of your work with this helpful guide to organization and productivity From new product launches to large-scale training initiatives, organizations need the tools to measure the effectiveness of their programs, processes, and systems. In the third edition of Evaluation in Organizations, learning theory and evaluation experts Darlene Russ-Eft, Hallie Preskill, and Joshua B. Jordan integrate the most current research with practical application to provide the definitive resource on organizational evaluation for managers, human resource professionals, students, and teachers. From designing surveys and interviews to analyzing data to communicating results, the authors present a systematic and rigorous approach to conducting evaluations and using them to foster learning and enhance performance at all levels. Fully revised and updated to reflect new developments in the field, this comprehensive new edition of Evaluation in Organizations is designed to be accessible to as many different learning styles as possible.

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Basic Books

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154160363X

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9781541603639

The Monastic Landscape of Late Antique Egypt

By: Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom

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The Monastic Landscape of Late Antique Egypt

By: Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom

This book traces changing perceptions of Egypt's monastic landscape through an analysis of archaeological and documentary evidence from late antiquity.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107161819

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9781107161818

The Emotional Toolkit

7 Power-Skills to Nail Your Bad Feelings

By: Darlene Mininni

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The Emotional Toolkit

7 Power-Skills to Nail Your Bad Feelings

By: Darlene Mininni

Have you ever been stuck in a bad mood? Are you often helpless to stop your mind's negative thinking? Can you find peace when you're feeling overwhelmed? Imagine what life would be like if you had an emotional toolkit. When confused or upset, you'd have powerful tools at your fingertips to help you understand your emotions and master your troubling feelings. With The Emotional Toolkit, help has arrived. Meticulously researched, The Emotional Toolkit is a remarkable guide based on a highly successful course Dr. Darlene Mininni developed and taught to undergraduate women at UCLA. Now she's offering this essential information to women of all ages. Written with warmth and intelligence, Dr. Mininni teaches you the messages your emotions are trying to send you. She offers seven concrete, easy-to-follow "power-tools" scientifically proven to boost your emotional well-being. With an emotional toolkit, you will harness the power of your mind and body to reduce your distress. Scientists confirm that women using the strategies from The Emotional Toolkit have less anxiety and sadness and are happier and more optimistic than before. And you can be, too. Filled with helpful tips, quizzes, resources and insightful case studies, The Emotional Toolkit is an inspiring lesson on how to take charge of your emotions and create more happiness in your life. Finally, here is the emotional education you never received.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429907223

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9781429907224

Fundamentals of Performance Improvement

Optimizing Results through People, Process, and Organizations

By: Darlene Van Tiem,James L. Moseley,Joan C. Dessinger

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Fundamentals of Performance Improvement

Optimizing Results through People, Process, and Organizations

By: Darlene Van Tiem,James L. Moseley,Joan C. Dessinger

Fundamentals of Performance Improvement, 3rd Edition Fundamentals of Performance Improvement is a substantially new version of the down-to-earth, how-to guide designed to help business leaders, practitioners, and students understand the science and art of performance technology and successfully implement organizational and societal change. Using the Performance Improvement / Human Performance Technology (HPT) model, the expert authors explain step-by-step how to spot performance indicators, analyze problems, identify underlying causes, describe desired results, and create workable solutions. “It does not matter what function you align yourself to in your organization, this book allows you to tap into the secrets that drive organizational success. Several books work to define what is performance improvement and performance technology. This one also provides insights into the Why? And How?” —CEDRIC T. COCO, CPT, SVP, Learning and Organizational Effectiveness, Lowe’s Companies “Fundamentals of Performance Improvement is full of practical models and tools for improving the world by partnering with customers, clients, constituents, and colleagues. It provides a path forward for successful transformation and performance improvement at personal, group and collective levels. It is a must read for leaders and consultants seeking to advance opportunities in new and emerging situations.” —DIANA WHITNEY, PhD, president, Corporation for Positive Change “If you have an interest in performance improvement, this is simply the best available book on the topic. It addresses the science and craft as well as the intricacies of how to improve workplace performance. Van Tiem, Moseley, and Dessinger have incorporated into this work the best available research on the Certified Performance Technology (CPT) standards and process.” —JAMES A. PERSHING, Ph.D., CPT, professor emeritus, Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement, Indiana University “Its international flavor, with practitioner comments and examples drawn from across the world, enhances its appeal as more and more professionals operate in an increasingly global context.” —DALJIT SINGH, Asia Pacific Director of Talent Management, Baker & McKenzie, Sydney, Australia

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118235746

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9781118235744

Black Women in America

By: Darlene Clark Hine

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Black Women in America

By: Darlene Clark Hine

Winner of the Dartmouth Medal for Outstanding Reference Publication of 1994, the first edition of Black Women in America broke ground - pulling together for the first time all of the research in this vast but underrepresented field to provide one of the strongest building blocks of Black Women's Studies. Hailed by Eric Foner of Columbia University (for a Lingua Franca survey) as "one of those publishing events which changes the way we look at a field," it simultaneously filled a void in the literature and sparked new research and concepts regarding African American women in history. Since the first edition was published, a new generation of American black women has flourished, demanding this landmark reference be brought up to date. Women such as Venus and Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, Carol Mosley-Braun, Ruth Simmons, and Ann Fudge have become household names for their remarkable contributions to sports, politics, academia, and business. In three magnificent volumes, Black Women in America, Second Edition celebrates the remarkable achievements of black women throughout history, highlights their ongoing contributions in America today, and covers the new research the first edition helped to generate. Features: * Includes more than 150 new entries, plus revisions and updates to all previous entries * Contains 500 illustrations, many published here for the first times * Includes over 335 biographies, many newly prepared for this publication * Offers sidebars on interesting aspects of the history and culture of black women * Provides a bibliography for each entry, plus a major bibliographical essay * Features a chronology and a comprehensive index For a complete listing of contents, visit www.oup.com/us/bwia

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0195156773

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Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, Enhanced

By: Jill S. Gehrig,Rebecca Sroda,Darlene Saccuzzo

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Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, Enhanced

By: Jill S. Gehrig,Rebecca Sroda,Darlene Saccuzzo

Walking dental hygiene students step-by-step through the “how to”—not just the “what” and “why”—of using periodontal and root instruments, this Enhanced 8th Edition of Jill Gehrig’s definitive resource features new chapters,

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284224597

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Political Bodies/Body Politic

The Semiotics of Gender

By: Darlene M. Juschka

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Political Bodies/Body Politic

The Semiotics of Gender

By: Darlene M. Juschka

Political Bodies/Body Politic' draws on feminism, gender studies, and queer theory to examine how myth, symbol and ritual express belief systems. The book explores the operation of gender in a variety of social and historical contexts, ranging from feminist speculative fiction and systems of belief to popular culture and ancient historical texts. 'Political Bodies/Body Politic' makes an original contribution to religious and feminist studies in its examination of gender in human communication and belief systems.

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Routledge

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1317491149

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Soil

Digging Into Earth's Vital Resource

By: Darlene R. Stille

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Soil

Digging Into Earth's Vital Resource

By: Darlene R. Stille

Discusses the properties of soil, how it is formed, and why it is vital to survival on earth.

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0756508576

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The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven

Revised and Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition

By: Darlene O'Dell

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The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven

Revised and Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition

By: Darlene O'Dell

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordinations of “The Philadelphia Eleven,” this expanded and revised edition serves as the definitive account of the courageous women who shattered stained glass ceilings and sparked a global movement to revolutionize faith and society. Nearly fifty years after eleven audacious women made history as the first female priests ordained in the Episcopal Church, Darlene O'Dell revisits their inspiring journey in a revised and expanded edition of her acclaimed The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven. Through extensive interviews and tireless archival research, this definitive account was the first to vividly resurrect the pivotal moment that tore down barriers and changed the Episcopal Church forever. Both critics and scholars hailed the book, calling it “a needed history and a brilliantly told tale” (Mary E.Hunt) and “enthralling reading…O'Dell certainly has the novelist's gift of making her story come alive and in maintaining her readers' interest” (Bernard Palmer). Now fresh interviews unveil dozens of never-before-told perspectives, while updated chapters lend contemporary relevance to a history we can't afford to forget. Additionally, the author has included exclusive conversations with one of the “Washington Four,” a chapter on the impactful Barbara Harris, and insights into the wider Anglican church's role in what is now universally considered a landmark event. This edition doesn't just look back; it casts a critical eye on what's changed and what hasn't, questioning the patriarchy that persists in faith institutions and how these ordinations echo in today's political culture. Both an intimate character study and a sweeping examination, The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven is a renewed call to understand our past in order to better navigate our collective future.

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Church Publishing, Inc.

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1640657517

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9781640657519

Connections--literacy and Cultural Heritage

Lessons from Iceland

By: Darlene E. Weingand

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Connections--literacy and Cultural Heritage

Lessons from Iceland

By: Darlene E. Weingand

Traditional literacy, usually defined as the ability to read print materials, is but one component in a connected series. In an effort to facilitate the concept of connections, this book has been divided into four main sections: The many faces of literacy; the land and people of Iceland; the lessons from Iceland, an examination of the results of 57 interviews with fish factory workers, educators, librarians, community leaders, publishers, and students. The interviews sought the reasons for the remarkable nearly-100% print literacy in Iceland. Numerous tables summarize the interview data; and implications for the future.

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Scarecrow Press

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081082602X

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9780810826021

Erosion

How Land Forms, How It Changes

By: Darlene R. Stille

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Erosion

How Land Forms, How It Changes

By: Darlene R. Stille

Examines the dangers, causes, and control of erosion.

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0756511003

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Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs

By: Darlene Mannix

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Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs

By: Darlene Mannix

A practical and hands-on collection of worksheets to help students learn social skills In the newly revised Third Edition of Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, veteran educator Darlene Mannix delivers an invaluable and exciting collection of over 150 ready-to-use worksheets designed to help adolescents with special needs build social skills, understand themselves, and interact effectively with others. Organized into three parts, the book covers lessons in self-understanding and personality traits, basic social skills, and social skills application. It also contains: 30% brand-new material and thoroughly updated content that includes new lessons and technology updates Updated topics, including safe social media navigation, leisure situation social skills, and cyberbullying Stand-alone lessons and worksheets that offer excellent foundations for individual teachings Perfect for special educators, general education teachers, and school counselors and psychologists, Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs is also an indispensable resource for the parents of special needs children and teachers in training.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119827477

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9781119827474

Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

By: Jill Gehrig,Rebecca Sroda,Darlene Saccuzzo

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Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

By: Jill Gehrig,Rebecca Sroda,Darlene Saccuzzo

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Walking dental hygiene students step-by-step through the “how to”—not just the “what” and “why”—of using periodontal and root instruments, this 8th Edition of Jill Gehrig’s definitive resource features new chapters, new online technique videos, updated coverage of the latest evidence-based techniques and equipment, and an expanded array of online teaching and learning resources. Designed to make it easy for students to learn instrumentation, this practical book first takes students through basic skills—patient positioning, intraoral finger rests, and basic instrumentation—then covers advanced techniques, including assessment of periodontal patients and instrumentation of the root branches of multirooted teeth, root concavities, and furcation areas. • Stand-alone modules provide step-by-step instructions for each major instrument classification (sickle scalars, universal curets, area-specific curets, etc.), providing instructors with maximum teaching flexibility. • Module outlines make it easy for students to locate specific information. • Chapter-opening learning objectives help students recognize and study important concepts. • A step-by-step format allows students to work independently and at their own pace—fostering autonomy and decision-making skills. • Key terms help students learn a whole new dental vocabulary as they move through the text. • Study aids, including boxes, tables, and flow charts, visually reinforce important content and permit quick reference during technique practice and at-home review. • Case-based patient experiences and critical thinking activities encourage students to apply concepts to clinical situations and help develop problem-solving skills. • Skill evaluation checklists guide student practice, promote self-assessment skills, and provide benchmarks for faculty evaluation of skill attainment. • Thirty-two FREE online videos (12 new to this edition) demonstrate instrumentation techniques.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975121074

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9781975121075

Invasive Species

By: Darlene and Logan Pollock

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Invasive Species

By: Darlene and Logan Pollock

Larry Mayer is a Chemical Worker and a former Master Chief and diver. He gets a call from his old buddy, Joe Cole, to do a salvage job in Alexander Bay in upstate New York. He arrives on Sunday and meets up with Joe at Schooner Bay Hotel. They go to the old landing craft that they're using for a dive boat and he meets the young Tim Lesher. After checking out the dive gear, they go to the house of their host, Melissa Macklin then return to the hotel. Larry meets a young lady, Karen Shachtler, who is interested in diving wih him. Early the next morning he dives in Mark Five gear and hooks onto the SUV and it is winched to the surface and taken to the old boat ramp in the landing craft. The next day he runs into a treasury agent who tells him that there was 2.8 million dollars in the SUV, but he doesn't care about that. He goes diving with Karen and he feels happy. The next morning he hears that Tim Lesher drowned. Everyone believes it was an accident. Joe buys a charter boat and Larry sees him talking to a woman on the Canadian side. He does a couple more dives with Karen but Joe tries to discouage him from getting involved with the locals. While walking on a dark wharf with Joe, Larry gets knocked into the water by men in scuba gear. he kills one with his pistol and kills the other with his knife. He is detained by law enforement authoritiesfor two days. He heads back to Ohio and learns that Joe is a mole for the Treasury Department.

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Trafford Publishing

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1490729496

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9781490729497

A Shining Thread of Hope

The History of Black Women in America

By: Darlene Clark Hine,Kathleen Thompson

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A Shining Thread of Hope

The History of Black Women in America

By: Darlene Clark Hine,Kathleen Thompson

At the greatest moments and in the cruelest times, black women have been a crucial part of America's history. Now, the inspiring history of black women in America is explored in vivid detail by two leaders in the fields of African American and women's history. A Shining Thread of Hope chronicles the lives of black women from indentured servitude in the early American colonies to the cruelty of antebellum plantations, from the reign of lynch law in the Jim Crow South to the triumphs of the Civil Rights era, and it illustrates how the story of black women in America is as much a tale of courage and hope as it is a history of struggle. On both an individual and a collective level, A Shining Thread of Hope reveals the strength and spirit of black women and brings their stories from the fringes of American history to a central position in our understanding of the forces and events that have shaped this country.

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Broadway

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0767901118

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9780767901116

United We Stand

Four Complete Novels Demonstrate the Power of Love During WWII

By: Joan Croston,Jane LaMunyon,Darlene Mindrup,Colleen L. Reece

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United We Stand

Four Complete Novels Demonstrate the Power of Love During WWII

By: Joan Croston,Jane LaMunyon,Darlene Mindrup,Colleen L. Reece

C for victory / Joan Croston -- Escape on the wind / Jane LaMunyon -- The rising son / Darlene Mindrup -- Candleshine / Colleen L. Reece.

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Barbour Publishing

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1586605232

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A Nostalgic Noel

By: Rebecca Germany,Kay Cornelius,Colleen L. Reece,Darlene Mindrup

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A Nostalgic Noel

By: Rebecca Germany,Kay Cornelius,Colleen L. Reece,Darlene Mindrup

Another installment in Barbour's popular four-in-one novella collections, this volume includes four all-new Christmas love stories from years gone by: 'Bittersweet,' by Rebecca Germany; 'A Christmas Gift of Love,' by Darlene Mindrup; 'Honor of the Big Snows,' by Colleen Reece; and 'Cane Creek Christmas,' by Kay Cornelius. Warm your heart by the fire of God's love this holiday season.

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1577483499

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9781577483496

Multiracial America

A Resource Guide on the History and Literature of Interracial Issues

By: Karen E. Downing,Darlene P. Nichols,Kelly Webster

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Multiracial America

A Resource Guide on the History and Literature of Interracial Issues

By: Karen E. Downing,Darlene P. Nichols,Kelly Webster

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.

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