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When politicians today talk about a "new world order, " they are actually referring to the "old world order"--the heart of the New Testament. Rohr and Feister explore the Gospel According to Matthew and delve into the Sermon on the Mount, considered the blueprint of the Christian lifestyle. They emerge with a clearer understanding of the Gospel writers, especially Matthew, who passed the sermon on to us.

Discusses the history of California missions, their dual purpose of converting people to Catholicism and consolidating Spanish territory, and the daily life of friars and natives.

Traces the history of nine American ethnic groups and explains their varied experiences in adapting to American society.

A guide for first and second-grade educators that promotes effective teaching methods for multicultural classrooms, and describes ways to encourage students to think critically about the world and diversity.

Presents opposing viewpoints on immigration in the United States taken from various sources.

An anthology of articles originally published in "Time" magazine in the years between 1923 and 1994, which provides information about key moments and individuals in the history of American immigration and diversity.

Presents facts, tables, charts, and statistics on several aspects of minority life in the U.S., covering such topics as families and living arrangements, occupations, income, education, health, and political participation.

Examines the controversy and debate over Affirmative Action policies in a number of colleges and universities; and discusses the history of Affirmative Action, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and whether or not it should be continued.

Considers opposing opinions on such issues as how serious discrimination is in its various forms, whether reverse discrimination exists, and how effective Affirmative Action and other remedies are.

A presentation of American history from a multi-cultural perspective, focusing on a broader and comparative approach to enhance the possibility of understanding and appreciating America's racial and cultural diversity.