Youth, Education, And Sexualities

Written for a general audience, the 242 entries--ranging from 1000 to 2500 words--presented by Sears (editor, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education) provide an overview of current scholarship in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered studies as it relates to education in the international arena. Major topical areas include colleges and universities, communities, curriculum and pedagogy, educational associations and organizations, educational policies and practices, educators and professionals, elementary and secondary schools, ethnicity and ethnic groups, government policies and practices, health, history, legal matters, parents, people, popular culture, regions and countries, religion, sexuality and gender, symbols and celebrations, teachers, technology, theory and philosophy, and youth. Each entry provides explanation of a concept, organization, theory, historical development, or issue, along with a bibliography, references, and annotated Web sites, along with other resources. A more comprehensive bibliography is appended to the second volume of the encyclopedia. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

James T. Sears is Professor of Education within the Graduate School at the College of Education at Pennsylvania State University where he teaches online courses in curriculum. He is the series editor for Greenwood'sHandbooks for Educators and Parents.