minorities

Explores the history and meaning of xenophobia, examining the reasons why some people have a fear of foreigners and those who may worship in a different way.

Examines the history of education in the United States from a multicultural perspective, discussing the long and sometimes violent struggle for equal educational opportunities for women, minorities, and the disabled.

A history of ethnic cleansing that examines myths about its causes, and the connections between several examples--including not only the Nazi attack on the Jews, but also the Armenian genocide of 1915 and many violent expulsions of populations throughout Europe, up to the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo.

Documents the extent to which racial profiling is practiced in America, and provides information for people whose rights have been violated on how to resist, fight back, and protect themselves.

Examines the social, political, and economic controversies surrounding Civil Rights in America including discrimination against African and Arab Americans, Hispanics, gays and lesbians and discusses issues such as racial profiling, affirmative action, and anti-terrorist measures.

A comprehensive history of immigration to the United States from colonial times to the present day.

Essays examine major controversies in education such as the use of tests, tuition tax credits, desegration and the quality of American schools.

Presents a time-line-style chronicle of the twentieth century, discussing events involving women, ethnic minorities, and "rebels and rogues" that are usually not mentioned in history books.