Description
Book SynopsisCosmopolitanism - the genuine appreciation of cultural and racial diversity - is often associated with adult worldliness and sophistication. Yet, as this innovative new book suggests, children growing up in multicultural environments might be the most cosmopolitan group of all.
Trade Review"I highly recommend this unique interdisciplinary work, which contributes to childhood studies and race studies with vivid ethnography." -- Lauren Silver * Rutgers University, Camden *
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City Kids: Transforming Racial Baggage is an inspirational read highly recommended to a wide range of social scientists across disciplines and educators at both the PK-12 and post-secondary levels" -- Maryann Krikorian * Teachers College Record *
"I highly recommend this unique interdisciplinary work, which contributes to childhood studies and race studies with vivid ethnography." -- Lauren Silver * Rutgers University, Camden *
"
City Kids: Transforming Racial Baggage is an inspirational read highly recommended to a wide range of social scientists across disciplines and educators at both the PK-12 and post-secondary levels" -- Maryann Krikorian * Teachers College Record *
Table of Contents Acknowledgments
Transcription Conventions
Introduction: The Transformative Politics of Learning Race
1. Sensing Urban Space
2. Loving Friends and Things
3. The Collective Labors of Conviviality
4. Racist or Fair?
5. Enacting Sex Ed
Conclusion: Out of the Heart of Whiteness
Notes
References
Index
