Multiracial America A Resource Guide on the History and Literature of Interracial Issues

by Downing, Karen; Nichols, Darlene; Webster, Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780810851993
• ISBN10: 0810851997
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-17
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

The number of interracial couples and marriages in America is growing rapidly, with profound consequences for society at large. In light of these changes, librarians should find Multiracial America a welcome addition to their collections. It offers a thorough look at the pressing issues facing interracial couples. Chapters cover such topics as appearance, fitting in, dating, families, and adoptions, all the while providing much needed information to couples struggling to deal with lingering problems of culture and race. The book also contains unique resources, including guidance on teaching a multiracial issues course (with a sample syllabus), help with searching for materials on the topic (which can be challenging, given the changing terminology and classifications), and a compilation of websites. Useful indexes by race and non-print media round out the material.

Author Biography

Darlene Nichols is Psychology and Social Sciences Librarian and Coordinator of Graduate Library Instruction at Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1	(4)
Accessing the Literature	5	(8)
Karen Downing
Teaching an Interracial Issues Course	13	(10)
David Schoem
Hot Button Issues	23	(14)
Karen Downing
Kelly Webster
Core Historical Literature	37	(18)
Chuck Ransom
The Politics of Being Interracial	55	(24)
Karen Downing
Interracial Dating and Marriage	79	(26)
Alysse Jordan
Interracial Families	105	(14)
Renoir Gaither
Transracial Adoption	119	(18)
Darlene Nichols
Books for Children and Young Adults	137	(12)
Darlene Nichols
Multiracial Identity Development	149	(18)
Kelly Webster
The Intersection of Race and Queer Sexuality	167	(12)
Joseph Diaz
Representations of Interracial Relationships and Multiracial Identity on the American Screen	179	(24)
Helen Look
Martin Knott
Appendix I Subject Heading / Descriptor Vocabulary to Assist in Searching	203	(8)
Karen Downing
Appendix II Definitions of Terms Used in Interracial Literature	211	(8)
Karen Downing
Appendix III Sociology 412---Ethnic Identity and Intergroup Relations Syllabus	219	(12)
David Schoem
Appendix IV OMB Directive 15	231	(4)
Appendix V Resources by Race	235	(2)
Index	237	(14)
About the Contributors	251