Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Historical Context of Mainstreaming Chapter 2 Methodological Issues and Reference Points Chapter 3 Data Analysis of Survey Findings Chapter 4 The Current Crisis in Higher Education Chapter 5 The Medical Education of Black Americans Chapter 6 Mainstreaming Black Americans in Dentistry Chapter 7 Mainstreaming Black Americans in Optometry Chapter 8 The Recruitment and Enrollment of Black Students at Schools of Pharmacy Chapter 9 Blacks in Veterinary Medicine Chapter 10 Engineering and Architecture: Pathways to Progress Chapter 11 The Legal Profession and Black Americans Chapter 12 The Social Work Profession: Parity Attained and Lost Chapter 13 The Production of Black Doctorates Chapter 14 Policy Implications in Mainstreaming Outsiders: Outlook for the Future

About the Author

James E. Blackwell (Ph.D. Washington State University; M.A. and B.A., Case Western Reserve University) has been a Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts/Boston since 1970. Dr. Blackwell has taught ast Case Western Reserve University, San Jose State University, Washington State University, Grambling State University, Tribuvhan University (Nepal) and the University of East Africa (Tanzania). Among the honors received and positions held in professional organizations are: The DuBois-Johnson-Frazier Award (1986) and the Spivak Award (1979) of the American Sociological Association; membership in the Sociological Research Association; President of the Eastern Sociological Society (1981-1982); President of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) (1980-1981), and Founding President of the Caucus of Black Sociologists (1970-1972). During the Sixties, he directed Peace Corps activities in Tanzania and in Malawi and was a member of the U.S. Foreign Service Officer Corps in Nepal. Dr. Blackwell has been an Invited Member of the White House Conference on Aging; Member, Advisory Board and Consultant—United Board for College Development; Member, Research Study and Review Panel, Social and Rehabilitation Service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Member of Special Task Force Conference on "Dismantling Dual Systems in Higher Education;" Member of Special Task Force on "Equality of Opportunity to Graduate and Professional Schools;" Member, "Critical Issues in Higher Education;" and Appointed to the Advisory Committee on Research of the College Entrance Examination Board. His scholarly research and publications have focused on racial and ethnic minorities, race relations theory, desegregation, and the social dynamics of the black community. His major books include The Black Community: Diversity and Unity; Cities, Suburbs, and Blacks (with Philip Hart); Black Sociologists: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (with Morris Janowitz); The P

Reviews

[This] useful volume provides the data against which the library profession can measure its own accomplishments in "mainstreaming outsiders."
*College & Research Libraries*

A valuable addition to the literature available on the higher education of black Americans.
*CHOICE*

Blackwell examines the efforts to eliminate structural inequalities in the higher levels of the professional world.
*EBONY*

This book is timely because of the severe retrenchment of the federal government's support of black Americans' quest for equal opportunity and social justice.
*Social Work*

An important book on an important topic. Blackwell should be commended for this book, which merits widespread attention.
*The Journal Of Negro History*

A valuable work, especially for anyone needing information on black professional education.
*Library Journal*

This is an important book, since it documents the need for federal, state, corporate, private, and educational institutions to continue to honor their promise of the civil rights era and provide all Americans equal access to the educational system.
*JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association*

An excellent book about this social policy and educational opportunities for blacks in the professions.
*Contemporary Sociology*

I want to commend you on the publication of Mainstreaming Outsiders. It offers a timely treatment of an extremely important subject. I have had a number of opportunities to recommend it to my colleagues.
*Anne S. Priutt, associate dean, Ohio State University*

The thoroughness of Blackwell's scholarship is a factor to be much appreciated. It is informative and should be welcomed for its factual data alone, but the book is analytical and interpretive in a manner that surely deserves praise. I would like his publishers to know how much I am impressed.
*Cameron Fincher, Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia*