Race-Class Relations and Integration in Secondary Education |
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| Author:
| Eick, Caroline |
| Series title: | Secondary Education in a Changing World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-99327-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $100.00 |
Book Description:
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Eickexplores the history of a comprehensive high school from the world views of its assorted student body, confronting issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, nationality, and religion.Her case studyexamines the continuities and differences in student relationships over five decades. While shediscusses the "dark side" of the high school experience, she also presents hopeful signs and alternatives. This history comes alive through rich oral testimonies that contribute to the...
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Eickexplores the history of a comprehensive high school from the world views of its assorted student body, confronting issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, nationality, and religion.Her case studyexamines the continuities and differences in student relationships over five decades. While shediscusses the "dark side" of the high school experience, she also presents hopeful signs and alternatives. This history comes alive through rich oral testimonies that contribute to the ongoingsearch to make high school life a meaningful and constructive experience for young people living in an increasingly complex society."