Ethnic studies Books

While acknowledging the challenges associated with the promotion of human rights in an environment of uncertainty, political fragility, lawlessness and deprivation, Lahai sheds light on the engagement of the people of Sierra Leone with a variety of...

This book offers an alternative understanding of the modern history of Mizoram through an analysis of its cultural practices through language, music, poetry and festivals. It explores the sensibility of modern cultural works not just in Christianity, but...

In an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, workplace learning must adapt to meet global demands, embrace diversity, and integrate emerging technologies. The rapid pace of innovation, combined with post-pandemic shifts, has made...

In an interconnected world, developing culturally responsive curriculum in higher education fosters inclusive learning environments and prepares students to thrive in global contexts. Culturally responsive curriculum actively incorporates diverse...

Questo racconto biografico, Dare alla Luce, parla della vita familiare, della sopravvivenza alle guerre mondiali, dell'immigrazione e dell'adattamento a una nuova cultura. È una storia basata sulla vita di Michele DiMarco (1893-1975). I lettori potranno...

This edited volume explores the politics and semantics of heritage rehabilitation practices such as conservation, archaeological excavation, memorialization and rebuilding programs. Recent conflicts in the Arab region and Ukraine have demonstrated...

JOURNEY ON PARALLEL ROADS: Autobiography and Memoir (New Edition- B&W Edition)In Journey on Parallel Roads, Naiyer Habib and Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib call their readers into the tender, personal recollections of the sweeping currents of 20th-century...

HAVING GROWN UP SURROUNDED BY WOMEN, A LIE IN THE TALE TELLS OF JOHN "JACK" ALEXANDER'S JOURNEY FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD DURING 1960S WESTERN QUEENSLAND LIFE.This true, often humour-filled, adventure of a city boy striving to become a jackaroo will bring...

The Wild Australia Show was a troupe of 27 Aboriginal performers recruited from northern Queensland in the 1890s for a world tour that would culminate at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Those grand plans were ultimately dashed, and...

An informed and fascinating account of the 18 major tribes that lived in pre-Colonial New England

This book, first published in 1974, was a significant contribution to the comparative sociology of the family at the time, providing an exercise in methodology in which the aim has been to evolve ways of documenting and comparing two major aspects...

College is a powerful and transformative season, but being Black at a predominantly white institution comes with challenges that many students aren't prepared for. The culture is different, the pressure is real, and sometimes it feels like you have to...

In Where the Valley Widens, Lindsey Williams explores classroom life and the daunting realities that both students and teachers face in our schools. Young and idealistic, Mrs. Williams begins her journey in a rural elementary school as the newly hired...

Through a series of real life stories, Lucy inspires you to expedite your personal development journey and live your best life by design.From China to America, from failed acting audition frustrations to alignment, from loneliness and stress to a life of...

"Epitome chileno, ideas contra la paz" by Santiago de Tesillo, offers a unique glimpse into the political and social landscape of 17th-century Chile. Written in Spanish, this historical work provides insights into the challenges and conflicts of the...

Manuscript Records of the French and Indian War in the Library of the Society, Volume 11, presents a detailed listing of manuscript holdings related to the French and Indian War within the American Antiquarian Society's Library. This invaluable resource...

Les Lombards en France et à Paris, Volume 1, by Camille Piton, explores the history of the Lombard people in France, particularly focusing on their presence and influence in Paris. This historical work, originally published in 1892, delves into...

Le Juif russe explores the historical and social conditions of Jewish people in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. André Mater examines the challenges and prejudices faced by this community, providing insight into their experiences...

La race slave, by Lubor Niederle and Louis Leger, originally published in 1916, presents a comprehensive statistical, demographic, and anthropological study of the Slavic people. This meticulously researched volume explores the historical distribution,...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...

This is Volume 4 of the "Annual Report of the Board of Indian Commissioners to the President of the United States." This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Board's activities and observations regarding Native American affairs during the...

Examines the challenges and opportunities faced by Dalits in modern India.The past decade has seen a surge in Dalit studies, offering key theoretical insights into the study of marginalized groups. This collection of essays focuses on Dalit struggles for...

Reveals the role of time in reproducing inequalities as students navigate rural-to-urban, cross-border, and transnational higher education.Can a student inherit time? What difference does time make to their educational journeys and outcomes? The Time...

Offers novel frameworks and models for understanding college access and choice among communities of Color.This much-needed volume brings together academics, practitioners, students, and community members of Color to thoroughly reframe college access and...

Nineteen Black women in political science share their personal and professional journeys, shedding light on the state of the discipline-and how it needs to change.This volume brings to the fore Black women's experiences of, and contributions to,...

This collection of readings attests to the unique relationship the indigenous Snake River-Palouse and Umatilla peoples have long had with their traditional homelands in the Inland Pacific Northwest. These accounts by tribal elders and consultants reflect...

Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Strength: A Black Woman's Journey Through Addiction, Triumph & Laughter. An Empathetic Tale of Friendship, Love, and Overcoming Life's Hurdles.Tales from the Bottle is a riveting memoir from Donna, a resilient woman...

Dive into the captivating world of "Cultural Convergence's Curious Contexts," a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate tapestry of multicultural societies. This isn't just a book; it's a journey into the heart of integration, revealing the untold...

What if the world's greatest misunderstandings were never about language, but about meaning?In Lost in Translation, Found in Language, explore the hidden currents beneath global conversations. From humorous cross-cultural slip-ups to the profound...

Fluent by Design: Learn Any Language. Your Way.You don't need a language gene. You need a game plan.Whether you've struggled before or never tried, Fluent by Design is your guide to learning any language with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Ditch...

This book explores the Fur Trade from an Ojibwe perspective, offering insights into Ojibwe life, kinship and clan systems, technologies, and puts Ojibwe women back at the heart of this remarkable era. The fur trade was the first global trading system and...

Many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are engaged in education abroad and have been for decades. Like other institutions, study abroad at HBCUs offers a variety of options for traveling to different areas of the world for students,...

Illmatic Consequences combines social science and hip-hop studies to address disinformation and propaganda that distorted political discourse after the 2020 election. In this text, scholars and activists come together to clap back on the lies that...

Join Moses Tai in his quest to combat poverty through the power of poetryIn the impactful poems in this chapbook, Moses Tai unveils the profound vision that has been the compass guiding his life's purpose. As the founder of African Development Choices...

This book demonstrates the continuities of five centuries of European-led slavery and colonialism in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, examining calls for reparations in all three regions for what many now regard to have constituted crimes against...

The text weaves together an understanding of the interconnected topics: of global nationalistic populism; authoritarianism; immigration; conditions in developing countries; social systems and safety nets; diversity; and ultimately, happiness as measured...

Originally published in 1961, this book comprises of 14 studies by scholars and officials with first-hand experience of Africa and deals with the nature and organization of population censuses and with the many uses to which their results may be put.