For World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st, we are sharing a collection that includes titles that advise on communicating with others with differing opinions about complex topics and books that give insight on systemic societal issues that individuals might face in their personal and professional lives. Our goal is to influence students to learn how to talk to others who may come from different backgrounds and understand the widespread issues that affect and intersect with varying communities.
Books for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
By Coll Rowe | May 15 2025 | SociologyRace and Ethnic Studies
A Road Map for Cultivating Racial Literacy
9780593330173
This groundbreaking book invites students to imagine a future in which—rather than divide us—our differences bring us together in the pursuit of justice and equality.
$20.00 US
Feb 02, 2021
Paperback
400 Pages
Tarcher
- History > Race and Gender Studies > Specialized Courses
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > Asian American Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > Introduction to Cultural Studies
- Sociology > Race / Class / Gender > Gender Studies
- Sociology > Race / Class / Gender > Race Relations
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > Freshman Orientation / Student Success
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How America Criminalizes Black Youth
9780593080900
Here is a brilliant analysis of the foundations of racist policing in America: the day-to-day brutalities, largely hidden from public view, endured by Black youth growing up under constant police surveillance and the persistent threat of physical and psychological abuse.
$19.00 US
Feb 07, 2023
Paperback
512 Pages
Vintage
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American History
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
- Political Science > Comparative Politics > Race and Politics
- Sociology > Criminal Justice > Introduction to Criminology
- Sociology > Criminal Justice > Juvenile Delinquency
- Criminal Justice > Criminal Justice Administration
- Criminal Justice > History of Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice > Juvenile Justice
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Field Notes for Diverse Democracy
9780807008232
From the former faith adviser to President Obama comes an inspirational guide for those who seek to promote positive social change and build a more diverse and just democracy.
$18.95 US
May 09, 2023
Paperback
224 Pages
Beacon Press
- Political Science > American Government and Politics > Political Parties and Interest Groups
- Political Science > Comparative Politics > Race and Politics
- Political Science > Comparative Politics > Religion and Politics
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Ideologies
- Religion > Special Topics > Religion and Culture
- Sociology > Social Change > Social Movements and Collective Behavior
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America's Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of Our National Identity
9780593467169
A powerful exploration of the past and present arc of America’s white supremacy—from the country’s inception and Revolutionary years to its 19th century flashpoint of civil war; to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and today’s Black Lives Matter.
$20.00 US
Oct 24, 2023
Paperback
464 Pages
Vintage
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction > Curriculum Development – General (K-12)
- Education > Curriculum and Instruction by Subject > Specialized Courses
- Education > Foundations > History of Education
- History > Historiography
- History > Topical History > History of Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > African American Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies > Race and Ethnic Studies > Specialized Courses
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How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World
9780143132707
A guide to learning how to communicate with people who have diametrically opposed opinions from you, how to empathize with them, and how to (possibly) change their minds.
$18.00 US
Aug 14, 2018
Paperback
272 Pages
Tarcher
- Communication > Speech Communication > Argumentation
- Communication > Speech Communication > Interpersonal Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Introduction to Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Persuasion
- Student Success and Career Development > Career Development > Personal and Professional Development
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
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The Story of an American Muslim, in the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation
9780807050828
Revised edition of the renowned interfaith activist’s story of growing up Muslim in America and coming to believe in religious pluralism.
$17.95 US
Sep 15, 2020
Paperback
216 Pages
Beacon Press
- Anthropology > Cultural and Social Anthropology > Anthropology of Religion
- English > Comparative Literature > Major Themes: Religion
- Political Science > Comparative Politics > Religion and Politics
- Religion > Comparative Religion > American Religions
- Religion > Comparative Religion > Islam
- Religion > Special Topics > Religion and Culture
- Sociology > Social Institutions > Sociology of Religion
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
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How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
9780593087985
An author and human rights activist offers his inspiring approach to a happier, more ethical way of life by embracing Sikh teachings.
$19.00 US
Jul 02, 2024
Paperback
320 Pages
Riverhead Books
- Philosophy > Ethics > Specialized Courses
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Psychology of Religion
- Religion > Comparative Religion > Asian Religions
- Religion > Comparative Religion > Specialized Courses
- Religion > Special Topics > Religious Ethics
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
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Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy
9781632172570
In a collection of “civic sermons” delivered at gatherings around the nation, popular advocate for active citizenship Eric Liu takes on these thorny questions and provides inspiration and solace in a time of anger, fear, and dismay over the state of the Union.
$24.95 US
May 14, 2019
Hardcover
320 Pages
Sasquatch Books
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Leadership
- Political Science > American Government and Politics > American Government
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Introduction to Political Science
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Ideologies
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Philosophy
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Sociology
- Psychology > Abnormal and Clinical Psychology > Community Psychology
- Sociology > Social Change > Social Movements and Collective Behavior
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
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The Psychology Behind America's Dangerous Divide
9780593491942
A leading social scientist explains the psychology of our current social divide and how understanding it can help reduce the conflicts it causes.
$29.00 US
Oct 01, 2024
Hardcover
272 Pages
Viking
- Communication > Speech Communication > Interpersonal Communication
- History > Period History: U.S. > America in the 21st Century
- Philosophy > Social and Political Philosophy > Political Philosophy
- Philosophy > Social and Political Philosophy > Social and Political Philosophy
- Political Science > American Government and Politics > American Government
- Political Science > American Government and Politics > Political Parties and Interest Groups
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Ideologies
- Political Science > Introduction to Political Science > Political Sociology
- Psychology > Abnormal and Clinical Psychology > Community Psychology
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Cross-Cultural / Multicultural Psychology
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Group Dynamics
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Political Psychology
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Social Psychology
- Sociology > Social Change > Social Movements and Collective Behavior
- Sociology > Social Institutions > Political Sociology
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > Critical Thinking
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Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas
9781632173409
Discover the powerful words of anti-racism activists in this vibrant, resonant collection of quotes that centers previously unheard voices while also paying tribute to those who came before.
$16.95 US
Jul 23, 2020
Hardcover
160 Pages
Spruce Books
The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion
9780593190296
A brain-bending investigation of why some people never change their minds—and others do in an instant.
$30.00 US
Jun 21, 2022
Hardcover
352 Pages
Portfolio
- Business > Decision Sciences > Specialized Courses
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Leadership
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Negotiation
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Organizational Behavior
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Organizational Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Persuasion
- Philosophy > Logic > Critical Thinking
- Psychology > Cognitive Psychology > Specialized Courses
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Industrial / Organizational Psychology
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Personality
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Persuasion
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Positive Psychology
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > Critical Thinking
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > First-Year Experience
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How to Discuss What Matters Most
9780143137597
From the Harvard Negotiation Project, this practical guide will help you handle your most difficult conversations with confidence and skill.
$22.00 US
Aug 22, 2023
Paperback
400 Pages
Penguin Books
- Management > Organizational Behavior > Negotiation
- Communication > Speech Communication > Argumentation
- Communication > Speech Communication > Interpersonal Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Interracial Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Introduction to Communication
- Communication > Speech Communication > Persuasion
- English > Composition > First-Year Composition – Argument & Persuasion
- Philosophy > Logic > Critical Thinking
- Psychology > Social and Applied Psychology > Persuasion
- Student Success and Career Development > Student Success > Critical Thinking
- Legal and Paralegal Studies > Legal Studies > Negotiation
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