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Mokubung Nkomo & Saloshna Vandeyar (Eds.) Thinking diversity, building cohesion A transnational dialogue on education |
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'South Africa's schools must become successful multiracial, multicultural institutions if the nation is to move from freedom to unity and genuine mutual respect. The challenges are immense. This books draws on experience throughout the world and in South Africa to help set the agenda for educators, researchers and responsible authorities; it provides a valuable resource for South Africa and other societies'. Gary Orfield is Professor of Education, Law, Political Science and Urban Planning; Co-director, The Civil Rights Project, University of California; and Professor of Education and Social Policy of Harvard University. 'Have our economic and political gains achieved anything to improve race relations between South Africans? Racism is so powerful, so entrenched in the moral fiber of our society that it prevails even in the midst of change. This volume, a must read, deals with issues of social cohesion and integration not only in our history, but in the history of many societies'. Rich Mkhondo, South African author, columinist and public relations practioner. 'In the floodtide of the struggle for equality in the classroom, not only is a philosophy required but a striving to go to the roots of systemic inequalities in accessing the right to education in South Africa and elsewhere. This volume is a welcome addition to critical analysis of challenges faced when racially divided societies seek to achieve the ideals of egalitarianism and inclusivity'. Zonke Majodina is the deputy chair of the South African Human Rights Commission. Bestel/Order |
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