Understanding Cultural Diversity in Today's Complex World (Paperback)

Dr. Leo Parvis

ISBN 10: 1411658426 / ISBN 13: 9781411658424

Published by Lulu.com, Morrisville, 2005

Paperback. No one in this country is untouched by the impact of diversity. Yet, as diverse as diversity is, are too the many different emotions and attitudes evoked by diversity. As a nation, we are not well equipped to deal with the swirling transitions that are converging on us on a daily basis because of the nature of being the most diverse country in the world. atThis text will well serve the purpose for many who decide to learn about the fundamentals of cultural diversity. It will be beneficial for educational institutions teaching students, and organizations whose ever-changing workforce leads to the necessity of educating employees on how to deal with the diversity of employees and customers in a positive manner. This timely publication is filled with current and relevant examples taken from pop culture: from TV shows, song lyrics, and poetry of the times. These excerpts make this publication much more interesting and easy for the reader to relate to and understand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781411658424

Synopsis:

No one in this country is untouched by the impact of diversity. Yet, as diverse as diversity is, are too the many different emotions and attitudes evoked by diversity. As a nation, we are not well equipped to deal with the swirling transitions that are converging on us on a daily basis because of the nature of being the most diverse country in the world. This text will well serve the purpose for many who decide to learn about the fundamentals of cultural diversity and racism. It will be beneficial for educational institutions teaching students, and organizations whose ever-changing workforce leads to the necessity of educating employees on how to deal with the diversity of employees and customers in a positive manner. This timely publication is filled with current and relevant examples taken from pop culture: from TV shows, song lyrics, quotes and poetry of the times. These excerpts make this publication much more interesting and easy for the reader to relate to and understand.

About the Author: Websites: Diversitypromotions.co Nationaldiversityday.com Diversitymessages.com Drleoparvis.com Embracepublications.com Other books (Lulu.com): Diversity in the Real World Diversity at Work: Mosaic Management Sweet Messages to Sing (Translation of Rumi poems) Professor teaching diversity, global studies & positive thinking, Dunwoody College National Speaker on Diversity, Racism, Multiculturalism, Acceptance, Inclusion & Understanding Distinguished Toastmaster 2015 (presented on Diversity Leadership) President & Co-owner of diversitypromotions.co & Embrace Publications Diversity Programs & Education Coordinator, Dunwoody College PhD in Health & Human Services from Walden University Founder of National Diversity Day Eye on Diversity columnist for the Chaska Herald for 20 years (& present) Commissioner of City of Chaska Human Rights Commission for 5 years Teaching since 1978 Recipient of multiple awards including "Appreciation Award" for producing and organizing 100 Cultural Diversity Forums Outstanding Alumni Award for Walden University 2007 for work on cultural diversity & social change Memberships: (present) Member of National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Social media: Www.facebook.com/LeoParvis.diversitypromotions Www.linkedin.com/in/leo-parvis-phd-dtm-008222a/ Https://twitter.com/drleoparvis

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Today's ...
Publisher: Lulu.com, Morrisville
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new