Gebundenes Buch

Culture Centers in Higher Education

Perspectives on Identity, Theory, and Practice

Herausgeber: Patton, Lori D

Beschreibung

Are cultural centers ethnic enclaves of segregation, or safe havens that provide minority students with social support that promotes persistence and retention? This book provides perspectives on culture centers from the point of view of various racial/ethnic identity groups, Latina/o, Asian, American Indian, and African American.

Autor

Lori D. Patton, Ph.D. is Department Chair of Educational Studies and Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Patton is known for scholarship on critical race theory, diversity initiatives on college campuses, Black women and girls in educational and social contexts, and college student development. The author of over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and other academic publications, she has received national awards for her scholarship including being ranked among the top 200 educators in the US. She is frequently sought for expertise on education topics. Gloria Ladson-Billings is Professor Emerita from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, President of the National Academy of Education, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 417g
• ISBN-13: 9781579222314
• ISBN-10: 1579222315
• Artikelnr.: 29243306