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Taming the River: Negotiating the Academic, Financial, and Social Currents in Selective Colleges and Universities (The William G,Used
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Building on their important findings in The Source of the River, the authors now probe even more deeply into minority underachievement at the college level. Taming the River examines the academic and social dynamics of different ethnic groups during the first two years of college. Focusing on racial differences in academic performance, the book identifies the causes of students' divergent grades and levels of personal satisfaction with their institutions.Using survey data collected from twentyeight selective colleges and universities, Taming the River considers all facets of student life, including who students date, what fields they major in, which sports they play, and how they perceive their own social and economic backgrounds. The book explores how black and Latino students experience pressures stemming from campus racial climate and 'stereotype threat'when students underperform because of anxieties tied to existing negative stereotypes. Describing the relationship between grade performance and stereotype threat, the book shows how this link is reinforced by institutional practices of affirmative action. The authors also indicate that when certain variables are controlled, minority students earn the same grades, express the same college satisfaction, and remain in school at the same rates as white students.A powerful look at how educational policies unfold in America's universities, Taming the River sheds light on the social and racial factors influencing student success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Taming the River'? A: 'Taming the River' examines minority underachievement in selective colleges and universities, focusing on the academic and social dynamics of different ethnic groups during the first two years of college.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Camille Z. Charles.
- Q: What type of data is used in the book's analysis? A: The authors use survey data collected from twenty-eight selective colleges and universities to analyze student life and performance.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include racial differences in academic performance, the impact of campus racial climate, and the concept of 'stereotype threat' affecting minority students.
- Q: How does 'Taming the River' address educational policies? A: 'Taming the River' provides insight into how educational policies impact student success and explores the relationship between affirmative action and minority student performance.
- Q: What is the book's condition when purchased? A: The book is in acceptable condition, with features including mint condition and guaranteed packaging.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Taming the River' published? A: 'Taming the River' was published on April 12, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What does the book reveal about minority student experiences? A: 'Taming the River' explores how black and Latino students navigate pressures related to racial climate and their academic performance in college.