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by Benjamin P. Bowser, Terry Jones, Gale Auletta Young. 198 pgs.

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Table of contents
Contents
Tables and Figures xi
Foreword Charles V. Willie xiii
Introduction Benjamin P Bowser xv
1. Demographic Imperatives for the Future Harold L. Hodgkinson 3
2. The Triumphs of Tribalism: The Modern American University as a Reflection of Eurocentric Culture William M. King 21
3. Afrocentricity and Multicultural Education: Concept, Challenge, and Contribution Maulana Karenga 41
4. America's Racial-Ethnic Cultures: Opposition within a Mythical Melting Pot Bonnie L. Mitchell and Joe R. Feagin 65
5. Puerto Rican and Latino(a) Vistas on Culture and Education Milga Morales-Nadal 87
6. American Indians (The Minority of Minorities) and Higher Education Donald L. Fixico 103
7. Toward a Multicultural University: Using Strategic Planning for Change Benjamin P Bowser and Octave Baker 125
8. Academic Grading and Assessment in a Culturally Diverse University Etta R. Hollins 135
9. Using Computers and Telecommunications to Advance Multicultural Education Arthur E. Paris 145
10. The Organization of a Multicultural University Benjamin P Bowser 153
11. Beyond Disciplinary Borders: Creating a Genuine Multicultural Curriculum Terry Jones and Gale Auletta Young 161
Conclusion: Toward the Multicultural University Benjamin P. Bowser , Terry Jones , and Gale Auletta Young 179
Index 187
About the Contributors 193
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