Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Situated lives Situated lives Helena Ragone,Patricia Zavella,Louise Lamphere "A lively collection of rich ethnographic accounts and first-person narratives, Situated Lives brings together the most important recent feminist and critical research that illuminates the everyday e… OL18178915W
Educating immigrant children Educating immigrant children Charles Leslie Glenn Surveys educational policies and practices in response to language diversity in twelve countries, and draws from them lessons for a more effective whole-school approach. Policies and practices are di… OL20140702W
Interpersonal violent behaviors Interpersonal violent behaviors Neil Alan Weiner,R. Barry Ruback "This expanded book version of a special issue of the journal Violence and Victims analyzes the social and cultural factors that influence violent behaviors. The editors and contributors discuss the … OL20542537W
Muslim women's choices Muslim women's choices Camillia Fawzi El-Solh,Judy Mabro This volume counters the prevailing Western views and stereotypes of Muslim women--usually projected through male interpretations--by presenting a cross-cultural perspective of their experiences and … OL20617024W
Women, disability, and identity Women, disability, and identity Asha Hans This volume consists of critical and theoretical articles about women with disabilities in both developed and developing countries. Disabled women and their place in these societies has been a subjec… OL20775573W
Early intervention practices around the world Early intervention practices around the world Samuel L. Odom "Early Intervention Practices Around the World spotlights effective practices at work in 13 countries. Readers will learn about innovations in four areas: service delivery models, family support, pro… OL20792678W
Comparative and international education Comparative and international education Karen E. Mundy This comprehensive book explores major issues in education today through international and intercultural research. The contributors draw on comparative research from North America, Africa, Asia, Lati… OL26201564W