Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Chronology The Dictionary Bibliographical Essay General Bibliography Geographical Bibliography Index

About the Author

JEFFREY A. RAFFEL is Professor and Director of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Delaware and has served as a researcher, scholar, expert witness, practitioner, community leader, and parent in the school desegregation process. He has published three previous books, and his articles have appeared in journals such as Harvard Educational Review, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Phi Delta Kappan, Urban Affairs Quarterly, Journal of Urban Affairs, and Urban Education. From 1974 through 1978 he served as executive director of the Delaware Committee on the School Decision, which worked toward the desegregation of Delaware's schools.

Reviews

"Professor Raffel's [dictionary] is a truly outstanding and unique contribution to the field of school desegregation. No other work has done such a comprehensive and meticulous job of tracing the history of key events, concepts and theories behind this complex civil rights topic. Its balanced and objective treatment of the material, presenting both sides of the arguments on many controversial issues, will make [this dictionary] indispensable for anyone studying the issues of race and equity in education."-David J. Armor Research Professor, The Institute of Public Policy George Mason University

"This book fills a void in school desegregation planning and policy analysis. Dr. Raffel has produced a meticulous, thorough, and objective discussion of the important concepts and terms that define America's four and half decade struggle for racial integration in the schools. In a field that is known for its contentiousness and partisanship, this dictionary stands above the fray to offer objective, authoritative definitions that will be widely accepted and used."-Christine H. Rossell Professor of Political Science Boston University

.,."useful supplement to the general-purpose dictionaries and encyclopedias of American history."-GaleGroup.com

.,."very useful...readers will find what they need as they seek to work their way throught tangled history and contemporary situation regarding the practices and policies surrounding access and equity in the contested realm of reace and education."-History of Education Quarterly

"All the key players are here, and the coverage of significant decisions alone makes this a valuable tool for anyone interested in U.S. law, education, or sociology. Cross-references abound, and researchers can easily trace subjects...[an] exceptional resource....This reference is higly recommended for all academic and public libraries."-ARBA

?...useful supplement to the general-purpose dictionaries and encyclopedias of American history.?-GaleGroup.com

?...very useful...readers will find what they need as they seek to work their way throught tangled history and contemporary situation regarding the practices and policies surrounding access and equity in the contested realm of reace and education.?-History of Education Quarterly

?A valuable source....Recommended for high school, college, and public libraries interested in the history of education or civil rights.?-Choice

?All the key players are here, and the coverage of significant decisions alone makes this a valuable tool for anyone interested in U.S. law, education, or sociology. Cross-references abound, and researchers can easily trace subjects...[an] exceptional resource....This reference is higly recommended for all academic and public libraries.?-ARBA

?Each well-written and logically organized entry in this unique dictionary has its own bibliography to support the non-judgmental definitions supplied....A bibliographical essay and an extensive, nine-page bibliography add to the utility of this appropriately priced volume.?-Library Journal

?Raffel approaches with objectivity and precision a controversial topic that can still inflame passion. His articles set forth facts and interpret evidence with care while internal cross references tie together related articles. ...a useful supplement to general-purpose dictionaries and encyclopedias of American history.?-Rettig on Reference

?This work presents a comprehensive review of the forces and events that have driven and shaped this controversial issue....Essays are written in a nonjudgmental style, giving the arguments and reasoning of those with different opinions on both sides of the issues. This is a thorough and objective work for study of the issues of race and equity in education. Academic and large public libraries will want to acquire it.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

..."useful supplement to the general-purpose dictionaries and encyclopedias of American history."-GaleGroup.com

..."very useful...readers will find what they need as they seek to work their way throught tangled history and contemporary situation regarding the practices and policies surrounding access and equity in the contested realm of reace and education."-History of Education Quarterly

"A valuable source....Recommended for high school, college, and public libraries interested in the history of education or civil rights."-Choice

"Each well-written and logically organized entry in this unique dictionary has its own bibliography to support the non-judgmental definitions supplied....A bibliographical essay and an extensive, nine-page bibliography add to the utility of this appropriately priced volume."-Library Journal

"Raffel approaches with objectivity and precision a controversial topic that can still inflame passion. His articles set forth facts and interpret evidence with care while internal cross references tie together related articles. ...a useful supplement to general-purpose dictionaries and encyclopedias of American history."-Rettig on Reference

"This work presents a comprehensive review of the forces and events that have driven and shaped this controversial issue....Essays are written in a nonjudgmental style, giving the arguments and reasoning of those with different opinions on both sides of the issues. This is a thorough and objective work for study of the issues of race and equity in education. Academic and large public libraries will want to acquire it."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin