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Smith DB. 1999. Health care divided: Race and healing a nation. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 386 pp.

Annotation: This book describes racial segregation and discrimination in health care in the United States from 1920 to the end of the twentieth century. The first part of the book describes choices that produced the health care civil right struggle, including the background and evolution of the country's divided health care system, early battles to integrate hospitals at the national policy level, events in North Carolina where key legal precedents were set, the enforcement of the 1964 civil rights legislation in the implementation of Medicare, and subsequent decline and dissipation of attention to civil rights issues in pubic health. The second part discusses the accomplishments and uncompleted agenda of the civil rights movement as it pertains to health care, impact on services provided to the elderly, and alternative strategies for dealing with the current situation.

Keywords: Blacks, Civil rights, Health services, Racial discrimination

Daughterty D, Stanhope V, eds. 1998. Pathways to tolerance: Student diversity. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists, 52 pp.

Annotation: This publication demonstrates how schools can meet the educational and psychological needs of America's increasingly diverse student population. Illustrative programs are described that value the uniqueness of each individual and recognize and respect student diversity as a strength. Articles include information that promote knowledge and understanding of the effects of culture, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and language on students' learning and behavior. Overall, the articles provide approaches to promote a safe learning environment for children. The guide is intended for parents, educators, administrators, pupil services providers, and policy makers.

Keywords: Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Disabilities, Ethnic factors, Gender discrimination, Homosexuality, Racial factors, Religion, Students
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