Race on Campus: Book Availability
Race on Campus by
In Race on Campus, Julie J. Park argues that there are surprisingly pervasive and stubborn myths about diversity on college and university campuses, and that these myths obscure the notable significance and admirable effects that diversity has had on campus life. Based on her analysis of extensive research and data about contemporary students and campuses, Park counters these myths and explores their problematic origins. Among the major myths that she addresses are charges of pervasive self-segregation, arguments that affirmative action in college admissions has run its course and become counterproductive, related arguments that Asian Americans are poorly served by affirmative action policies, and suggestions that programs and policies meant to promote diversity have failed to address class-based disadvantages. In the course of responding to these myths, Park presents a far more positive and nuanced portrait of diversity and its place on American college campuses. At a time when diversity has become a central theme and goal of colleges and universities throughout the United States, Race on Campus offers a contemporary, research-based exploration of racial dynamics on today's college campuses.
Call Number: LC1099.3 P36 2018ISBN: 9781682532324Publication Date: 2018-10-09
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ISU Library: Parks General Collection: LC1099.3 P36 2018
Available for purchase, roughly $31.00 (pbk)
Barnes & Noble
Available for purchase, roughly $31.00
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Outside the ISU Library?
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Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data - Library Book Discussion Series, Fall 2019
RACE ON CAMPUS: Debunking Myths with Data
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Library Book Discussion Series, Fall 2019
Welcome! This Guide is being developed as part of Fall 2019 Library discussion series on the book Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data, being read by the library management team and librarians of color groups.
This Guide is a work in progress! The Guide should be useful to others for its growing content, structure, and syllabus of additional relevant readings. After the series conclude, we may continue to add materials to the Guide as well.
For questions or comments on this Guide, please contact Susan Vega García.