Tag: Diversity

Anthropology Appreciating Human Diversity


Free Download Conrad Phillip Kottak, "Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity"
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1260259293 | PDF | pages: 593 | 936.0 mb
Now in its 19th edition, Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity is an introduction to general (four-field) anthropology. It covers the four subfields – biological anthropology, anthropological archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology, as well as anthropology’s two dimensions: academic and applied anthropology. While presenting anthropology’s core, the text also aims to demonstrate anthropology’s relevance to the 21st-century world we inhabit. The subtitle of the text reflects its goal of instilling a sense of appreciation: (1) of human diversity, (2) of anthropology as a field, and (3) of how anthropology can build on, and help make sense of, the experience that students bring to the classroom. There is special coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on cultural behavior as well as updated consideration of race and ethnicity related to demographic shifts, and of gender fluidity.

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Science Education for Diversity Theory and Practice


Free Download Science Education for Diversity: Theory and Practice By Rupert Wegerif, Keith Postlethwaite, Nigel Skinner B.Sc., Ph.D., PGCE, Nasser Mansour (auth.), Nasser Mansour, Rupert Wegerif (eds.)
2013 | 379 Pages | ISBN: 9400745621 | PDF | 7 MB
Reflecting the very latest theory on diversity issues in science education, including new dialogic approaches, this volume explores the subject from a range of perspectives and draws on studies from around the world. The work discusses fundamental topics such as how we conceptualize diversity as well as examining the ways in which heterogeneous cultural constructs influence the teaching and learning of science in a range of contexts.Including numerous strategies ready for adoption by interested teachers, the book addresses the varied cultural factors that influence engagement with science education. It seeks answers to the question of why increasing numbers of students fail to connect with science education in schools and looks at the more subtle impact that students’ individually constructed identities have on the teaching and learning of science. Recognizing the diversity of its audience, the book covers differing levels and science subjects, and examines material from a range of viewpoints that include pedagogy, curricula, teacher education, learning, gender, religion, and ICT, as well as those of in-service and trainee teachers at all levels.

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Multiculturalism and Diversity in Clinical Supervision A Competency-Based Approach


Free Download Dr. Carol A. Falender PhD, "Multiculturalism and Diversity in Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach"
English | ISBN: 1433816857 | 2014 | 296 pages | PDF | 4 MB
This unique book presents clinical supervision as a multicultural encounter. With contributions from recognized experts, it offers both the latest scholarship and illustrations of best practices. Chapters discuss psychotherapy and supervision as cultural encounters, women and social justice, immigrants, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, religious/spiritual issues, socioeconomic status concerns, and American Indian/Alaska native perspectives.

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Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity


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English | ISBN: 1433817357 | 2014 | 528 pages | PDF | 5 MB
Many religious people distrust the idea of psychotherapy because they fear mental health professionals will misunderstand and pathologize their beliefs. This book provides concrete guidance on how therapists can work effectively with clients from a variety of religious backgrounds.

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Artificial Era Predictions, Problems, and Diversity in AI


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English | October 18th, 2023 | ISBN: 0192869779 | 304 pages | True EPUB | 6.35 MB
Presenting a ground-breaking view of technology trends and their impact on our society, Artificial Era contributes to the current debate about the consequences of technological innovations. Alongside different viewpoints and statistics on the use of robots worldwide, productivity, and job displacement, Gissel Velarde identifies the particular problem of the lack of diversity in AI communities – and how that can exacerbate representation issues in employment, civil rights, gender, and education if no actions are taken.

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Standardizing Diversity The Political Economy of Language Regimes


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English | ISBN: 0812246721 | 2015 | 264 pages | PDF | 9 MB
Languages have deep political significance beyond communication: a common language can strengthen cultural bonds and social trust, or it may exacerbate cultural differences and power imbalances. Language regimes that emerge from political bargains can centralize power by favoring the language of one ethnolinguistic group, share power by recognizing multiple mother tongues, or neutralize power through the use of a lingua franca. Cultural egoism, communicative efficiency, or collective equality determines the choice. As Amy H. Liu demonstrates, the conditions surrounding the choice of a language regime also have a number of implications for a nation’s economy.

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