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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Very Good Condition for age~With Dust Jacket~See pictures of actual items”
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
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- Business, Economics & Industry
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- ISBN
- 9780195102192
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195102193
ISBN-13
9780195102192
eBay Product ID (ePID)
484446
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beating the Odds : Raising Academically Successful African American Males
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Parenting / General, Study & Teaching, Parent Participation, Counseling / Academic Development, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Mathematics, Family & Relationships, Social Science, Education, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
6.4 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-000462
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Beating the Odds is a thoughtful examination of what parents and others who care for and about African-American males (and all children) can do to ensure that they succeed in school and in life."--The Washington Post"Beating the Odds is a crucial book.... For black parents concerned about their son's academic achievement it is crucial reading, as it is for everyone concerned about the general decline in American education."-- the Sun"Can any American look at the dreadful number of young, Black men we are losing and not feel shame and horror? In this fascinating study, often in the words of the young people and families interviewed, we are reminded that every child can and must be given the tools for 'beating the odds.'"--Marian Wright Edelman, President, The Children's Defense Fund"Students will still be able to identify with, and hear echoes of themselves in , the individual testimony that forms the bulk of this work."--Booklist"Beating the Odds offers guidelines as well as specific examples that will be valuable to educators and parents who want to promote excellence in their children...the parents whose voices are heard here offer lessons that can be applied in any family."--Publishers Weekly"Beating the Odds relates wonderful stories of parents striving successfully to raise academically high-achieving African-American boys who are encouraged to excel in college and subsequently go on to elite graduate and professional schools in mathematics, medicine, science, and engineering."--Black Issues in Higher Education"Beating the Odds goes beyond mere analysis of relentlessly negative media images to show us precisely how young Black men can succeed despite the debilitating affects of racism, crime as a social and economic alternative, and drugs as a rite of passage.... Essential reading for parents, teachers and school administrators, Beating the Odds offers insight, guidance and hope for anyone concerned about the plight of young African-American men andthe societies they live in."--Black Employment Review"Beating the Odds is undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess. This inspirational text reconceptualizes the falsely perpetuated image of the black male and introduces us to the fundamental elements needed to help our young men achieve academic excellence."--Kweisi Mfume, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"I will treasure this book and the guidance and inspiration it will give me in pursuing the cause of high standards for all students."--Nancy Grasmick, State Superintendent of Schools, Maryland"Dr. Hrabowski's tremendous contributions as an educator and administrator at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country demonstrates that young African American men, given the opportunity and encouragement to succeed, can indeed 'beat the odds.' His book is invaluable for anyone seeking to help minority students overcome the historical barriers they face to higher education and career success, which is essential for the long term economic well-being of ournation. I congratulate Dr. Hrabowski and his colleagues and share the pride of the entire University System of Maryland in their valuable and timely contribution addressing a critical nationalneed."--Parris N. Glendenning, Governor of Maryland"Beating the Odds is significant because it examines the success of young, confident black males....it contains no quick fixes for problems or shortcuts to success...just the voices of wisdom that speak of dogged determination and hard work..."--Emma McElvaney Talbott,Courier-Journal, "Dr. Hrabowski's tremendous contributions as an educator and administrator at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country demonstrates that young African American men, given the opportunity and encouragement to succeed, can indeed 'beat the odds.' His book is invaluable for anyone seeking tohelp minority students overcome the historical barriers they face to higher education and career success, which is essential for the long term economic well-being of our nation. I congratulate Dr. Hrabowski and his colleagues and share the pride of the entire University System of Maryland in theirvaluable and timely contribution addressing a critical national need."--Parris N. Glendenning, Governor of Maryland, "Beating the Odds is a thoughtful examination of what parents and others who care for and about African-American males (and all children) can do to ensure that they succeed in school and in life."--The Washington Post, "Beating the Odds relates wonderful stories of parents striving successfully to raise academically high-achieving African-American boys who are encouraged to excel in college and subsequently go on to elite graduate and professional schools in mathematics, medicine, science, andengineering."--Black Issues in Higher Education, "Students will still be able to identify with, and hear echoes of themselves in , the individual testimony that forms the bulk of this work."--Booklist, "Can any American look at the dreadful number of young, Black men we are losing and not feel shame and horror? In this fascinating study, often in the words of the young people and families interviewed, we are reminded that every child can and must be given the tools for 'beating theodds.'"--Marian Wright Edelman, President, The Children's Defense Fund, "Beating the Odds offers guidelines as well as specific examples that willbe valuable to educators and parents who want to promote excellence in theirchildren...the parents whose voices are heard hear offer lessons that can beapplied in any family."--Publishers Weekly, "Beating the Odds offers guidelines as well as specific examples that will be valuable to educators and parents who want to promote excellence in their children...the parents whose voices are heard here offer lessons that can be applied in any family."--Publishers Weekly, "Beating the Odds is undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess. This inspirational text reconceptualizes the falsely perpetuated image of the black male and introduces us to the fundamental elements needed to help our young men achieve academicexcellence."--Kweisi Mfume, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, "Beating the Odds is a crucial book.... For black parents concerned about their son's academic achievement it is crucial reading, as it is for everyone concerned about the general decline in American education."-- the Sun, "I will treasure this book and the guidance and inspiration it will give me in pursuing the cause of high standards for all students."--Nancy Grasmick, State Superintendent of Schools, Maryland, "Beating the Odds goes beyond mere analysis of relentlessly negative media images to show us precisely how young Black men can succeed despite the debilitating affects of racism, crime as a social and economic alternative, and drugs as a rite of passage.... Essential reading for parents,teachers and school administrators, Beating the Odds offers insight, guidance and hope for anyone concerned about the plight of young African-American men and the societies they live in."--Black Employment Review, "Beating the Odds is undoubtedly one of the most important tools theAfrican American parent can possess. This inspirational text reconceptualizesthe falsely perpetuated image of the black male and introduces us to thefundamental elements needed to help our young men achieve academicexcellence."--Kweisi Mfume, President and Chief Executive Officer, NationalAssociation for the Advancement of Colored People
Dewey Decimal
649/.15796/073
Synopsis
Current statistics indicate that a young African-American man is more likely to be incarcerated or killed than to graduate from college. Yet, despite many obstacles, some are beating the odds against them and achieving at society's highest standard of success. How do they avoid such pitfalls, and what can African-American parents do to help their sons succeed? Based on extensive research and interviews with successful young African-American males and their parents, Beating the Odds emphasizes the unique combinations of supportive and challenging parenting practices that parents have adopted to help their sons cope and achieve in both the African-American community and mainstream white society., Today, young Black men are more likely to be killed or sent to prison than to graduate from college. Yet, despite all the obstacles, some are achieving at the highest academic and professional levels. Beating the Odds tells their remarkable stories and shows us what African American families have done to raise academically successful sons, sons who are among the top two percent of African American males in terms of SAT scores and grades. The result of extensive and innovative research, Beating the Odds goes beyond mere analysis--and beyond the relentlessly negative media images--to show us precisely how young Black men can succeed despite the roadblocks of racism, the temptations of crime and drugs, and a popular culture that values being "cool" over being educated. By interviewing parents and children from a range of economic and educational backgrounds and from both single and two-parent homes, the authors identify those constants that contribute to academic achievement and offer step-by-step guidance on six essential strategies for effective parenting: child-focused love; strong limit-setting and discipline; continually high expectations; open, consistent, and strong communication; positive racial identity and positive male identity; and full use of community resources. The proof of the effectiveness of such strategies is in the sons themselves, who speak eloquently in these pages about their struggles and successes in both the classroom and the often hostile world that surrounds it. Essential reading for parents, teachers, and school administrators, Beating the Odds offers insight, guidance, and hope for anyone concerned about the plight of young African American men and the society they live in.
LC Classification Number
LC2731.H73 1998
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