Author: Shaw, Kathleen M.; Valadez, James R.; & Rhoads, Robert A.; editors:
Title: Community Colleges as Cultural Texts: Qualitative Explorations of Organizational and Student Culture
Description: Albany, State University of New York, (1999). orig.boards. 23x15cm, ix, 213 pp, A light scratch to rear cover.. Textual graphs & charts.. Some minor rubbing. A small dent to cover edge. VG. ¶ Contains 7 papers. Includes: K.M. Shaw; et al: "Community Colleges as Cultural Texts: A Conceptual Overview"; D. McGrath & W. Van Buskirk " Cultures of Support for At-Risk Students: The Role of Social & Emotional Capital in the Educational Experiences of Women"; S.T. Goto "The Struggle for Mobility in the Contact Zone of Basic Writing"; M.J. Amey "Navigating the Raging River: Reconciling Issues of Identity, Inclusion, & Administrative Practice"; J.V. Valadez "Preparing for Work in a Post- Industrial World: Resistance & Compliance to the Ideological Messages of a Community College"; R.A. Rhoads The Politics of Culture & Identity: Contrasting Images of Multiculturalism & Monoculturalism"; A. Trujillo & E.Diaz "'Be A Name, Not a Number'?: The Role of Cultural & Social Capital in the Transfer Process"; K.M. Shaw "Defining the Self: Constructions of Identity of Community College Students"; B.V. Laden "Celebratory Socialization of Culturally Diverse Students Through Academic Programs & Support Services"; L.I. Rendón "Toward a New Vision of the Multicultural Community College for the Next Century".

Keywords: Educational Sociology, United States, Higher Education, Community College, Colleges Student, Administration, Management, Critical Pedagogy, Social Minorities