Key Words in Multicultural Interventions: A Dictionary Contributor(s): Arredondo, Patricia (Author), Cheatham, Harold E. (Author), Ph D., Jeffery Scott Mio (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313295476 ISBN-13: 9780313295478 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 1999 Annotation: An essential resource for those interested in multicultural issues, this dictionary presents common terms used in multicultural counseling and research. The terms are not only denotatively defined, but connotations are also included, as well as historical information and important writings about the terms. The dictionary is thus not only a straightforward compendium of definitions, but also a resource for further investigation. This is intended to be a resource for those interested in the area of multiculturalism. Important publications investigating and/or explicating these terms are also discussed and referenced. Moreover, authors define these terms with a point of view; many terms are defined in a manner that connects them with perspectives commonly expressed by scholars and practitioners in the field. Thus, connotations are included as well as denotations of the terms. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Education | Educational Psychology |
Dewey: 303.482 |
LCCN: 99014839 |
Lexile Measure: 1200 |
Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.4" W x 9.52" (1.50 lbs) 320 pages |
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Publisher Description: An essential resource for those interested in multicultural issues, this dictionary presents common terms used in multicultural counseling and research. The terms are not only denotatively defined, but connotations are also included, as well as historical information and important writings about the terms. The dictionary is thus not only a straightforward compendium of definitions, but also a resource for further investigation. This is intended to be a resource for those interested in the area of multiculturalism. Important publications investigating and/or explicating these terms are also discussed and referenced. Moreover, authors define these terms with a point of view; many terms are defined in a manner that connects them with perspectives commonly expressed by scholars and practitioners in the field. Thus, connotations are included as well as denotations of the terms. |