For more than a decade; Readings for Diversity and Social Justice has been the trusted; leading anthology to cover the full range of social oppressions from a social justice standpoint. With full sections dedicated to racism; sexism; classism; heterosexism; and ableism; as well as transgender oppression; religious oppression; and adult and ageism; this bestselling text goes far beyond the range of traditional readers. New essay selections in each section of this third edition have been carefully chosen to keep topic coverage timely and readings accessible and engaging for students. The interactions among these topics are highlighted throughout to stress the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life. Retaining the key features and organization that has made Readings for Diversity and Social Justice an indispensable text for teaching issues of social justice while simultaneously updating and expanding its coverage; this new edition features: Over 20 new selections considering current topics and events such as immigration trends; racial profiling; student debt; Occupy Wall Street and global GLBT rights. An updated companion website with additional resources; including video clips that further complement the readings in each section. Strong and accessible section introductions to highlight key points and relate the essential concepts of any given topic to other forms of oppression. An explicit emphasis on the interconnectedness of social identity and social inequality throughout; with a secondtable of contents that notes the intersections among readings. Offering over one-hundred and thirty selections from some of the foremost scholars in a wide range of fields; Readings for Diversity and Social Justice is the indispensible volume for every student; teacher; and social justice advocate.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great overview of Japanese Religion(s); which a nice bibliographyBy Davis S.This book does exactly what it sets out to do - introduce the reader to Japanese religions and religious thought. It starts with a brief overview; then moves right into Shinto; detailing the basic beliefs and different kinds of shrines. A little interlude on Buddhism follows; then a historical look at the major Buddhist schools in Japan in a chronological fashion. Then it talks about how religion changed during the Shogunate and Meiji Restoration periods; a chapter on the "New Religions"; and finally culminates in a chapter that discusses the religions and beliefs today in modern Japan. As usual with Routledge's World Religions series; each chapter contains several other books for further reading on a subject of interest; grouped by chapter. This book is a highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a glimpse into Japanese religions past and present; or as a reference for certain sects of Japanese religions (Such as Nichiren Buddhism); which can then be followed up with the given books1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A nice introductionBy A. LindholmIt is a textbook for college students. That being said; I think it was a fairly enjoyable comprehensive introduction to Japanese religion; mainly but not exclusively through a historical overview. It is probably a good foundation for further reading; and there are extensive lists of literature.
