Author

Publication

1999 - Thompson Educational Pub., Toronto, Ontario

Language

English

Word Count

71,500 words, Guess

Page Count

286 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing2759751
  • Goodreads5566633

Classifications

  • DDC305.8/00971
  • LCCF1035.A1 J35 1999

Description

"Completely updated and reorganized, this new edition of 'Seeing ourselves' uses a collection of personal comments and essays, written by students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, to examine what it means to participate in the cultural and ethnic 'mosaic' that comprises Canada today. Carl E. James creates a dialogue with readers to probe the meaning of ethnicity, race, and culture, exploring how these concepts are understood both by individuals and in Canadian society as a whole. He explores how local, national, and international events of the past decade have brought questions about immigration, citizenship, and multiculturalism to the forefront, informing attitudes and influencing policies. The varied perspectives, detailed analyses, and careful reflections presented in 'Seeing ourselves' will be invaluable to anyone seeking to understand the meaning, implications, and complexity of ethnic diversity in Canadian society." --

Description

Being equipped to confront issues related to racial and ethnic diversity is a crucial skill for Canadians. This new edition of Seeing Ourselves uses a collection of personal comments and essays, written by students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, to examine what it means to participate in the cultural and ethnic "mosaic" that comprises Canada today. Carl James creates a dialogue with students and readers that probes the meaning of ethnicity, race and culture, both in terms of the meanings individuals bring to these concepts and how they are understood in Canadian society as a whole. The varied perspectives, detailed analyses and careful reflections will be invaluable to anyone seeking to understand the meaning and implications of ethnic diversity in Canadian society today. To facilitate classroom discussion, this edition also includes background information and new, up-to-date statistics on the Canadian population - immigration trends, ethnic composition, religious affiliation and other characteristics of Canadians.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Seeing ourselves: exploring ethnicity, race, and cultureThompson Educational Pub.1999-01-01

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