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CMU LIBRARY COLLECTIONS - 2001
Information about new and important diversity-related resources available at the CMU Libraries. 

December, 2001

Best Literature By and About Blacks
[REF Z 1229 .N39 R53 2000]

This resource seeks to provide a guide to information about significant writers and works in African American literature and history. This bibliography includes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and literary criticism written by or about African Americans. Entries are organized first by historical era, and then by genre within the era. Each entry includes the author, title, and subjects covered by the book as well as a brief annotation describing the work and its significance. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470

(Review by Krista Graham)

November, 2001

American Immigrant Cultures: Builders of a Nation
[REF E 184 .A1 A63448 1997]

American Immigrant Cultures is essentially an encyclopedia of American, nonindigenous, ethnic groups. It contains a few pages of information on 161 groups. Ethnic group is considered to be any group generally defined as a distinct cultural entity by people internal or external to the group. For many reasons coverage is not equal for every group. There is an attempt to provide some basic information including the group name, alternate names, and subgroups. Also included are the defining features, patterns of cultural variation, immigrant/settlement history, demographics, languages, cultural characteristics, and the extent of assimilation. Bibliographic citations for further reading are supplied at the end of each section. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Judy O'Dell)

October, 2001

Hispanics-Latinos : Diverse People in a Multicultural Society : a Special Report.
[Gov Docs C 3.2:H 62/4]

Hispanics or Latinos are likely to be young, ethnically diverse, and geographically concentrated in approximately ten states throughout the United States. Despite significant advances made in many social and economic areas during the last decade, Hispanics or Latinos continue to lag behind the rest of the Nation's population in several areas. This report, published jointly by the National Association of Hispanic Publications and the U.S. Bureau of the Census, is a statistical compilation describing the current characteristics and conditions of Hispanics or Latinos and documenting the strides and challenges presently facing this major segment of our multicultural society. The report provides data on a wide range of topics. It includes information on the population distribution and composition, family, education, language and immigration, labor force, income, poverty, hospital insurance coverage and non-cash benefits, housing, business ownership, voting, elected officials, and imports and exports. Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40). For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Dave Shirley)

September, 2001

Koliodimos, Dimitris . The Greek Filmography, 1914 Through 1996.
[REF PN 1993.5 .G75 K65 1999]

This book presents a unique examination of Greek cinema and the Greek film industry from its obscure beginnings. The purpose of this work is to provide the reader with a detailed reference to all known Greek feature films that were shot in Greece (or abroad) from the end of 1914 till the end of 1996. The excellent introduction by Max T. Roman provides valuable background and historical information about Greek cinema. The main body of the book presents an alphabetical listing of Greek feature films, including the original Greek title written in the Roman alphabet followed by the title in the original Greek alphabet, the English translation of the title, year of release (many of these titles were never released!), indication of color or black and white, running time, major credits, and a synopsis. The book includes an appendix listing the Thessaloniki Film Festival Awards and an appendix listing the National Film Awards. There are also extensive indexes of names, Greek names, and Greek titles and alternatives. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Rob Faleer)

August, 2001

Encyclopedia of African Peoples
[REF. DT 15 .E53 2000]

A good source of introductory information about a wide range of African topics, this encyclopedia will delight readers with easily accessible summaries, chronologies, graphics, and ready answers. The work is divided into four sections, consisting of an alphabetically arranged summary of ethnic groups (comprising about half of the book); a pictorial history of peoples by region with abbreviated chronologies; one-page encapsulations of significant data for each country; and very short biographies of important personages. The encyclopedia attempts to cover a vast subject area in just 400 pages, and succeeds in providing quick information on many topics. One is pleasantly surprised to find one-paragraph biographies on such African music superstars as Youssou N'Dour. At the same time, the work's coverage is not always consistent. The Wolof people of Senegal, with a population of at least two million, receives a scant two paragraphs, while the Nyamwezi of Tanzania, with a population of one to one and a half million, receive more than two pages. The Encyclopedia of African Peoples is best used as a ready reference source, and a starting point for further explorations. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Dane Ward)

July, 2001

Black Americans: A Statistical Sourcebook (2000 Edition)
[REF. E 185.86 .B52 2000t]

Anyone familiar with the difficulty of tracking down government statistics will appreciate the value of Black Americans: A Statistical Sourcebook. Comprised of 180 tables divided into eight sections, this work gathers statistical data from a wide range of government publications and makes them conveniently available in one place. Section titles provide a good idea of topics: "demographics & characteristics of the population; "vital statistics and health"; "education"; "government, elections and public opinion"; "crime, law enforcement and corrections"; "the labor force, employment & unemployment"; "earnings, income, poverty, & wealth"; and "special topics." The work includes a useful glossary and index. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Dane Ward)

June, 2001

Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-1995
[Gov Docs Microfiche Y 1.1/7:103-325]

Prepared for the Joint Committee on Printing by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress, this House document highlights the careers of the 61 Hispanic Americans who have served in the U.S. Congress from 1822 to 1995. The entries are arranged alphabetically. Each entry includes a brief biography, major contributions during Congressional tenure, a black-and-white portrait, and bibliographical references for further reading. The careers of these politicians parallel the emergence of Hispanic culture as a major component of the American political scene. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Dave Shirley)

May, 2001

Korean American women : from tradition to modern feminism
[Books E 184 .K6 K579 1998]

This anthology represents an attempt to address one aspect of the invisibility of minority women in historical, literary and feminist studies by focusing in detail on Korean American women. The book consists of 21 chapters by different authors that examine Korean American women from historical, sociological, psychological, political and economic perspectives. Efforts are made to analyze not just the effects that racism and sexism in the United States have had on these women but also the effects of traditional Korean culture and the transplanted version of Korean culture that exists in Korean American communities. The book also explores issues of inclusiveness in the feminist movement from the viewpoint of Korean American feminists. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Sandy Folsom)

April, 2001

Introduction to Recreation Services for People With Disabilities : A Person-centered Approach. 2nd ed.
[Books GV 183.5 B85 2000t]

This book provides an overview of recreational services for the disabled. Both therapeutic recreation and special recreation are covered but the emphasis is on special recreation. The book takes a mostly practical approach and is geared toward practitioners and those who are studying to be practitioners. One section discusses recreation delivery systems in general and for specific types of disabilities. Underlying social, philosophical, historical and political issues that impact recreational services for the disabled are also addressed. Throughout the book, the authors advocate a "person-centered approach" that focuses on the uniqueness and worth of the individual rather than on the individual's disabling condition. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Sandy Folsom)

March, 2001

Grants: Corporate Grantmaking for Racial and Ethnic Communities
[REF HG 4028 .C6 G74 2000]

This resource seeks to report on the level of corporate giving to racial and ethnic communities in the United States. Specifically, its focus is on grants intended to benefit African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans. Corporate profiles of 124 grant giving corporations include information regarding racial/ethnic giving by area of interest, geographic parameters, and type of support, as well as general giving preferences. In addition, this source includes profiles of racial/ethnic giving in 20 major American metropolitan areas, and to 15 types of organizations. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Krista Graham)

February, 2001

Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics
[REF E 184 .A1 E574 2000 v. 1-2]

This two-volume encyclopedia focuses on the role of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans in historical and contemporary American politics. The encyclopedia is divided into four separate sections, each containing entries for a specific minority group. In addition, each section includes appendices of important speeches and documents, minority organizations, and minority representatives in government. For more information, ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989-774-3470.

(Review by Krista Graham)

January, 2001

Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
[REF ML 100/.G16]

In this 10-volume set, the world's leading authorities explore and describe the wide range of musics from all over the world. Volumes available so far cover Africa, South Asia, South America, Mexico Central America and the Caribbean, and Europe. The most recently published volumes, on Southeast Asia and on the United States and Canada, are on order. Each volume examines major regions, ethnic groups, and traditional and popular contexts. The writing style is clear and accessible, and the set is lavishly illustrated. The volume on Africa, for example, discusses African music in general and then themes such as the integration of music with art, religion, philosophy and social situations. The volume on North America will cover a wide variety of subjects, from musical comedy to world beat, from songs of the Arctic to rap and house music, from Hispanic Texas to the Chinese communities of Vancouver. Special attention is paid to recent immigrant groups, Native American traditions, and such socio-musical topics as class, race, gender, religion, government policy, media, and technology. For more information ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library building, or call 989 - 774-3470.

(Review by Beth Macleod)  

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