Scholarly Resources on Diversity Issues
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General Cultural & Diversity Issues | African American/Black Culture | Asian American/Asian Culture |
Latino/a & Hispanic Culture | Native American Culture | Jewish Culture | Interracial Families & Couples | Biracial Issues |
Gender Issues | Feminist Perspectives | Womanist Perspectives | Gay/Lesbain/Bisexual/Transgender Issues |
Religious & Spiritual Diversity | Interfaith Dialogues | Holocaust-Related Issues | Hate Crime & Hate Groups |
Economic/SES Issues | Aging Issues | Emotional & Physical Disability
General Culture & Diversity Issues
Axelson, J. A. (1999). Counseling and development in a multicultural society. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole. Purchase here.
Anderson, M. L. & Collins, P. H. (Eds.). (2004). Race, class and gender. Belmont, CA:Wadsworth/Thomson. Purchase here.
Atkinson, D. R. & Hackett. G. (1998). Counseling diverse populations (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Purchase here.
Atkinson, D. R., Morten, G. & Sue, D. W. (1998). Counseling American minorities. (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.Purchase here.
Banks, J. A. (2002). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives (4rd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.Purchase here.
Banks, J. A. (2001). An introduction to multicultural education (3rd ed.). Boston, MA Allyn & Bacon. Purchase here.
Bowser, B. & Hunt, R. G. (1996). Impacts of racism on white Americans (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Bronstein, P. & Quina, K. (Eds.). (1988). Teaching a psychology of people: Resources for gender and sociocultural awareness. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Purchase here.
Brown, D., Davaney, S. G., & Tanner, K. (2001). Converging on culture: Theologians in dialogue with cultural analysis and criticism. New York: Oxford. Purchase here.
ng diversity: The courage to lead. Westport, CT: Quorum. Purchase here.
Cross, E. Y., Katz, J. H., Miller, F. A. & Seashore, E. W. (Eds.). (1994). The promise of diversity: Over 40 voices discuss strategies for eliminating discrimination in organizations. Burr Ridge, IL: Irwin. Purchase here.
Dana, R. (1992). Multicultural assessment perspectives for professional psychology. Pearson Education. Purchase here.
Fine, M., Powell, L., Weis, L., & Wong, L. M. (1996). Off white: Readings on race, power, and society. New York: Routledge. Purchase here.
Fukuyama, M. A. & Sevig, T. D. (1999). Integrating spirituality into multicultural counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Geertz, C. (1973). The interpretation of cultures. New York: Basic. Purchase here.
Goldberger, N. R. & Veroff, J. B. (1995). The culture and psychology reader. New York University Press. Purchase here.
Guthrie, R. V.. (2004). Even the rat was white: A historical view of psychology (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Purchase here.
Harris, M. (1998). Theories of culture in postmodern times. Rowman & Littlefield. Purchase here.
Helms, J. (Ed.). (1990). Black and white racial identity: Theory, research and practice. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Purchase here.
Helms, J. (1992). A race is a nice thing to have: A guide to being a white person or understanding the white persons in your life. Content Communications. Purchase here.
Helms, J. E. & Cook, D. A. (1999). Using race and culture in counseling and psychotherapy: Theory and process. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Purchase here.
Hogan-Garcia, M. (2003). The four skills of cultural diversity competence. (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks- Cole. Purchase here.
Hopkins, D. N & Davaney, S. G. (1996). Changing conversations: Religious reflection and cultural analysis. New York: Routledge.Purchase here.
Ivey, A. E., Ivey, M. B., & Simek-Morgan, L. (1996). Counseling and psychotherapy. A multicultural perspective. Pearson Allyn & Bacon. Purchase here.
Kivel, P. (2002). Uprooting racism: How white people can work for racial justice. New Society. Purchase here.
Lum, D. (ed.). (2003). Culturally competent practice: A framework for understanding diverse groups and justice issues. (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole. Purchase here.
Mazel, E. (Ed.). (1998). "And don't call me a racist!" Lexington, MA: Argonaut Press. Purchase here.
McGoldrick, M., Pearce, J. K., & Girdano, J. (Eds.). (2005). Ethnicity and family therapy (3rd ed.).. New York: Guildford. Purchase here.
Mio, J. S.& Awakuni, G. I. (2002) Resistance to multiculturalism: Issues and interventions. New York: Brunner- Routledge. Purchase here.
Moghaddam, F. M. & Studer, C. (1997). Cross-cultural psychology: The frustrated gadfly's promises, potentialities, and failures. In D. Fox & I. Prilleltensky (Eds.), Critical Psychology: An introduction (pp.185-201). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Moss, D. (Ed.). (2003). Hating in the first person plural. New York: Other Press. Purchase here.
Niebuhr, H. R. (1951). Christ and culture. New York: HarperCollins. Purchase here.
Paniagua, F. A. (1998). Assessing and treating culturally diverse clients. (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Panikkar R. (1980). Myth, faith, and hermeneutics: Cross-cultural studies. St. Louis, MO: Paulist Press. Purchase here.
Pederson, P. B. (1997). Culture-centered counseling interventions: Striving or accuracy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Pederson, P. B., Lonner, W. J., Draguns, J. G., Trimble, J. E. (2002). Counseling across cultures. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Ponterotto, J. M. Casas, J. M., Suzuki, L. A. & Alexander, C. M. (Eds.). (2001). Handbook of multicultural counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Coleman, H. L. K & Pope-Davis, D. B. (2001). The intersection of race, class, and gender: Implications for multicultural counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Ridley, C. R. (1995). Overcoming unintentional racism in counseling and therapy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Robinson, J. D. & James, L. C. (2003). Diversity in human interactions: The tapestry of America. New York: Oxford University Press. Purchase here.
Rothenberg, P. S. (2004). Race, class, and gender in the United States (6th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
Sandoval, J., Frisby, C. L., Geisinger, K. F., Scheuneman, J. D., & Grenier, J. R. (Eds.). (1998). Test interpretation and diversity: Achieving equity in assessment. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Smith, T. B. (2004). Practicing multiculturalism: Affirming diversity in counseling and psychology. Prentice Hall.
Sue, D. W. (2003). Overcoming our racism: The journey to liberation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Purchase here.
Sue, D. W., Carter, R. T., Casas, M. T., Fouad, N. A., Ivey, A. E., Jensen, M., LaFramboise, T., Manese, J. E., Ponterotto, J. G. & Vazquez,-Nutall, E. (1998). Multicultural counseling competencies: Individual and organizational development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Sue, D. W. Ivery. A. E. & Pedersen, P. B., (1996). A theory of multicultural counseling and therapy.Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Purchase here.
Sue, D. W. & Sue, D. (2003). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice. (4th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. Purchase here.
Takaki, R. (2002). Debating diversity: Clashing perspectives on race and ethnicity in America. (3rd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. Purchase here.
Tanner, K. (1997). Theories of culture: A new agenda for theology. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press. Purchase here.
Tatum, B. D. (2003). Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? And other conversations about race: A psychologist explains the development of racial identity (Rev. ed.). New York: Basic. Purchase here.
Thompson, C. E. & Carter, R. T. (Eds.). (1997). Racial identity theory: Applications to individual, group and organizational interventions. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Purchase here.
Tillich, P. (1959). Theology of culture. New York: Oxford University Press. Purchase here.
Tracy, D. (1987). Plurality and ambiguity: Hermeneutics,religion, hope. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. Purchase here.
Triandis, H. C. (1995). Individualism and collectivism. Westview Press.
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Vacc, N. Devaney, S. , & Wittmer, J (Eds.). (1995). Experiencing and counseling multicultural and diverse
populations (3rd ed.). Accelerated Development.
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African American/Black Culture:
Cone, J. H. (1997). Black theology and black power. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis.
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Du Bois, W. E. B. (2003). The souls of black folk. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics (originally published in 1903). Purchase here.
Gordon, L. R. (1996). Existence in black: An anthology
of black existential philosophy. New York: Routledge.
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Thomas, E. M. (1989). The harmless people. New York: Vintage. Purchase here.
Reynolds, D. K. (1982). Quiet therapies: Japanese
pathways to personal growth. University of Hawaii Press.
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Reynolds, D. K. (1989). Flowing bridges, quiet water:
Japanese Psychotherapies, Morita and Naikan.Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. Purchase here.
Watts, A. W. (1989). The book: On the taboo against
knowing who you are. New York: Vintage.
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Watts, A. W. (1999). The way of Zen. New York: Vintage.
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Wu, F. H. (2003). Yellow: Race in American beyond
black and white. New York: Basic Books.
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Flores, M. T. & Carey, G. (1999). Family therapy with
Hispanics: Toward appreciating diversity. Boston, MA: Pearson Ally & Bacon. Purchase here.
Santiago-Rivera, A. L., Arredondo, P., & Gallardo Cooper, M. (2001). Counseling Latinos and la familia: A practical guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Velasquez, R. J., Arelleno, L. M., & McNeill, B. W. (2004) The handbook of Chicana/o psychology and mental health. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
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Herring, R. D. (1999). Counseling with Native American
Indians and Alaska natives: Strategies for helping professionals. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Brettschneider, M. (Ed.). (1996). The narrow bridge:
Jewish views on multiculturalism. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
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Langman, P. F. (1999) Jewish issues in multiculturalism:
A handbook for educators and clinicians. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
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Siegel, R. J. & Cole, E. (1991). Seen but not heard:
Jewish women in therapy. New York: Harrington Park Press.
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Interracial Couples & Families
Root, M. P. P. (2001). Love's revolution: Interracial
marriage. Temple University Press. Purchase here.
Corrington, G. P. (1992). Her image of salvation: Female saviors and formative Christianity. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press. Purchase here.
Donelson, F. E. (1999). Women's experiences: A psychological perspective. Mountain View, CA:Mayfield Publishing Company. Purchase here.
Gilbert, L. A. & Scher, M. (1998). Gender and sex in counseling and psychotherapy. Pearson Allyn & Bacon. Purchase here.
Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women's development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Purchase here.
Horney, K. (1967). Feminine psychology. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. Purchase here.
O'Faolain, J. & Martines, L. (Eds.). (1973). Not in God's image: Women in history from the Greeks to the Victorians. New York: Harper & Row. Purchase here.
Scarborough, E. & Furumoto, L. (1989). Untold lives: The first generation of American women psychologists. New York: Columbia University Press. Purchase here.
Tamez, E. (Ed.). (1989). Through her eyes: Women's theology from Latin America. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books. Purchase here.
Walters, M., Carter, B., Papp, P. & Silverstein, O. (1988). The invisible web: Gender patterns in family relationships. New York: Guilford. Purchase here.
Anzaldua, G.(1990). Making face, making soul: Creative and critical perspectives by women of color. Aunt Lute Books. Purchase here.
Anzaldua, G. (1999). Borderlands. Aunt Lute Books. Purchase here.
Chodorow, N. J. (1999). The power of feelings. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Purchase here.
Daly, M. (1973). Beyond God the father: Toward a philosophy of women's liberation. Boston, MA: Beacon. Purchase here.
Enns, C. Z. (1997). Feminist theories and feminist psychotherapies: Origins, themes, and variations. New York: Harrington Park Press. Purchase here.
Gergen, M. (2001). Feminist reconstructions in psychology: Narrative, gender, and performance. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Gray, M. (2001). Feminist images of God. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press.
Hooks, B. (1996). Reel to real: Race, sex, and class a the movies. New York: Routledge. Purchase here.
Hooks, B. (2000) Feminism is for everyone: Passionate politics. South End Press. Purchase here.
Johnson, E. A. (1992). She who is: The mystery of God in feminist theological discourse. New York: Crossroad Header. Purchase here.
Moraga, C. & Anzaldua, G. (Eds.). (2002). This bridge called my back: Writings by radical women of color. Third Woman Press. Purchase here.
Wilkinson, S. (1997). Feminist psychology. In D. Fox & I. Prilleltensky (Eds.), Critical Psychology: An introduction (pp.247-264).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Baker-Fletcher, K. (1997). My sister, my brother: Womanist and xodus God-talk. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis. Purchase here.
Baker-Fletcher, K. (1998). Sisters of dust, sisters of spirit: Womanist wordings on God and creation.Minneapolis, MN: Fortress. Purchase here.
Townes, E. M. (Ed.). (1993). A troubling in my soul: Womanist perspectives on evil and suffering. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis. Purchase here.
Williams, D. S. (1995). Sisters in the wilderness: The challenge of womanist God-talk. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis. Purchase here.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues
Bellis, A. O. & Hufford, T. L. (2002). Science, scripture, and homosexuality. Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press. Purchase here.
Downey, J. I. & Friedman, J. C. (2002). Sexual orientation and psychoanalysis. Columbia University Press. Purchase here.
Glassgold, J. M. & Iasenza, S. (2000). Lesbians and psychoanalysis: Revolutions in theory and practice. New York: Free Press. Purchase here.
Helminiak, D. A. (2000). What the Bible really says about homosexuality (Millennium Ed.). Tajique, NM: Alamo Square Press. Purchase here.
Jones, S. L. & Yarhouse, M. A. (2000). Homosexuality: The use of scientific research in the church’s moral debate. Intervarsity Press. Purchase here.
Kitzinger, C. (1997). Lesbian and gay psychology: A critical analysis. In D. Fox & I. Prilleltensky (Eds.), Critical psychology: An introduction (pp.202-216).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Perez, R. M., Debord, K. A., & Bieschke, K. J. (2000). Handbook of counseling and psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Purchase here.
White, M. (1995). Stranger at the gate. Plume. Purchase here.
Cox, R. H. (Ed.). Religious systems and psychotherapy. Chicago: Thomas. Purchase here.
Krippner, S. (2005). Spirituality across cultures, religions, and ethnicities. In R. H. Cox, B. Ervin-Cox, & L. Hoffman (Eds.), Spirituality and psychological health (pp. 204-240). Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado School of Professional Psychology Press. Purchase here.
Richards, P. S. & Bergin, A. E. (2000). Handbook of psychotherapy and religious diversity. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Purchase here.
Interfaith Dialogue Books & Articles
Abe, M. (1995). Buddhism and interfaith dialogue.University of Hawaii Press. Purchase here.
Dupuis, J., S. J. (1997). Toward a Christian theology of religious pluralism. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis. Purchase here.
Ives, C. & Cobb, J. B., Jr. (Eds.). (1990). The emptying God: A Buddhist-Jewish-Christian conversation. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis. Purchase here.
Martinson, P. V. (1987). A theology of world religions: Interpreting God, self, and the world in Semitic, Indian, and Chinese thought. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg. Purchase here.
Frankl, V. E. (1984). Man’s search for meaning: An introduction to logotherapy. New York: Simon & Schuster. Purchase here.
Raphael, M. (2003). The female face of God in Auschwitz: A Jewish feminist theology of the holocaust. New York: Routledge. Purchase here.
Hate Crime & Hate Group Books & Articles
Moss, D. (Ed.). (2003). Hating in the first person plural. New York: Other Press. Purchase here.
Wright, R. (2001). Sacred rage: The wrath of militant Islam (updated ed.). Touchstone. Purchase here.
Aging and Agism: Books & Articles
Knight, B. G. (2004). Psychotherapy with older adults (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Emotional & Physical Disabilities Books & Articles
Ekstrom, R. B. & Smith, D. K. (2002). Assessing individuals with disabilities in educational, employment, and counseling settings.Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Purchase here.
Olkin, R. & Pledger, C. (2003). Can disability studies and psychology join hands? American Psychologist, 58, 296-304.
Stone, J. H. (2004). Culture and disability: Providing culturally competent services. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase here.
Wilson, S. (2003). Disability, counseling and
psychotherapy. Palgrave Macmillan.
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