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The book presents a compelling argument for the integration of a multicultural curriculum in education, addressing both supporters and critics of this initiative. It challenges the notion that multicultural education should be limited to just one or two courses, emphasizing the importance of a more comprehensive approach. The author encourages readers to confront the marginalization of multicultural education and advocates for its essential role in fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

The liberalization of concealed carry laws over the past several decades represents a dramatic expansion of the right to bear arms in the United States. Concealed Carry Revolution offers the first comprehensive but concise history of the development of these laws, from the restricted era of gun carry in the 19th century, through discretionary permitting systems in the 20th century, to today's shall issue and permitless carry regimes. It also explores variation in the implementation of shall issue concealed carry laws from state to state, especially in terms of training requirements. Brief and accessibly written, this book will appeal to experts and interested others alike.

Exploring the complex reality of firearms in America, this book offers a nuanced perspective amidst cultural and political divisions. It aims to foster understanding rather than hostility, engaging skeptics, enthusiasts, and the undecided alike. Through a surprising journey into gun culture, it reveals the contradictions of gun ownership, promoting insight into a contentious issue that shapes American society.

The Handbook of Religion and Society is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of a vital force in the world today. It is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, policy makers, and other professionals seeking to understand the role of religion in society. This includes both the social forces that shape religion and the social consequences of religion. This handbook captures the breadth and depth of contemporary work in the field, and shows readers important future directions for scholarship. Among the emerging topics covered in the handbook are biological functioning, organizational innovation, digital religion, spirituality, atheism, and transnationalism. The relationship of religion to other significant social institutions like work and entrepreneurship, science, and sport is also analyzed. Specific attention is paid, where appropriate, to international issues as well as to race, class, sexuality, and gender differences. This handbook includes 27 chapters by a distinguished, diverse, and international collection of experts, organized into 6 major sections: religion and social institutions; religious organization; family, life course, and individual change; difference and inequality; political and legal processes; and globalization and transnationalism.