Encyclopedia of Diversity and Social Justice
By (author) Sherwood Thompson
Publication date:
18 December 2014Length of book:
816 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13: 9781442216044
The Encyclopedia of Diversity and Social Justice contains over 300 entries alphabetically arranged for straightforward and convenient use by scholars and general readers alike. This reference is a comprehensive and systematic collection of designated entries that describe, in detail, important diversity and social justice themes. Thompson, assisted by a network of contributors and consultants, provides a centralized source and convenient way to discover the modern meaning, richness, and significance of diversity and social justice language, while offering a balanced viewpoint.
This book reveals the unique nature of the language of diversity and social justice and makes the connection between how this language influences—negatively and positively—institutions and society. The terms have been carefully chosen in order to present the common usage of words and themes that dominate our daily conversations about these topics.
Entries range from original research to synopses of existing scholarship. These discussions provide alternative views to popular doctrines and philosophical truths, and include many of the most popular terms used in current conversations on the topic, from ageism to xenophobia. This reference covers cultural, social, and political vernacular to offer an historical perspective as well. With contributions from experts in various fields, the entries consist of topics that represent a wider context among a diverse community of people from every walk of life.
This book reveals the unique nature of the language of diversity and social justice and makes the connection between how this language influences—negatively and positively—institutions and society. The terms have been carefully chosen in order to present the common usage of words and themes that dominate our daily conversations about these topics.
Entries range from original research to synopses of existing scholarship. These discussions provide alternative views to popular doctrines and philosophical truths, and include many of the most popular terms used in current conversations on the topic, from ageism to xenophobia. This reference covers cultural, social, and political vernacular to offer an historical perspective as well. With contributions from experts in various fields, the entries consist of topics that represent a wider context among a diverse community of people from every walk of life.
One needs only to turn on the TV or go online to encounter daily news coverage across the US that deals with provocative events ranging from racist fraternity rants to protests of officer-involved shootings to attacks on same-sex marriage advocates. In discussion of these incidents, one often hears terminology relating to diversity and social justice. However, definitions can be muddled, and some terms may be co-opted and deliberately twisted to incite controversy. The new Encyclopedia of Diversity and Social Justice brings instead clarity to these issues. Edited by Thompson, this two-volume set includes over 330 entries written by nearly 300 contributors—both scholars and practitioners. Arranged alphabetically, entries cover a gamut of topics from 'able-ism' to 'xenophobia.' Well-known topics are included ('critical pedagogy,' 'human rights,' 'stereotype'), but the reader will also find emerging or unexpected topics ('food justice,' 'hijabiphobia,' 'menstrual taboos'). . . .[T]he encyclopedia serves as an excellent entry into diversity and social justice for beginners and more advanced readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All academic levels; general audiences; professional journalists.