cultural pluralism

Inspiring figures featured throughout emphasize the hard work and perseverance of some of medicine's most brilliant and determined figures, such as revolutionary ophthalmologist Patricia Bath and physician Kumar Bahuleyan.

"The Latinx revolution in US culture, society, and politics "Latinx" (pronounced "La-teen-ex") is the gender-neutral term that covers the largest racial minority in the United States, 17 percent of the country. This is the fastest-growing sector of American society, containing the most immigrants. It is the poorest ethnic group in the country, whose political empowerment is altering the balance of forces in a growing number of states. And yet, Latins barely figure in America's racial conversation--the US census does not even have a category for "Latino." In this groundbreaking discussion, Ed Morales explains how Latin political identities are tied to a long Latin American history of mestizaje, translatable as "mixedness" or "hybridity", and that this border thinking is both a key to understanding bilingual, bicultural Latin cultures and politics and a challenge to America's infamously black/white racial regime. This searching and long-overdue exploration of a crucial development in American life updates Cornel West's bestselling Race Matters with a Latin inflection"--.

Readers will address issues such as the how and why of retaining minorities in the technological workplace and the inclusion of neurodiverse employees.

Gain new perspectives after reading about vital issues including stereotypes in various sports, the pros and cons of segregated versus inclusive sports, and the issues surrounding integrated sports.

Readers will learn about the challenges and successes of sundry scientists and the inspiring story of the dazzling mind of physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who persevered despite incredible physical limitations.

This revealing book features some inspiring figures through history who have persevered despite that chasm, as well as those who continue to do so today.

Photographs and simple text celebrate friendship, diversity, and acceptance.

A collection of essays that discuss many of the controversies surrounding the different cultures in the United States.

"This ... book investigates what it means to be multiracial and/or multiethnic in the United States, examining the issues involved from personal, societal, and cultural perspectives"--Amazon.com.