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Authors: Derald Wing Sue and David Sue Publisher: Wiley – Higher Education Book Review by: Paiso Jamakar This large book of 26 chapters and 630 pages on the subject of how to help racial, cultural, gender and other minorities (e.g. sexual orientation) live in American society in the face of discrimination has been described by experts on the subject as a ‘standard’ and a ‘classic’ text for counselors in the field. Words and phrases such as ‘authoritative,’ ‘clinically compelling,’ ‘comprehensive,’ ‘defining the field,’ ‘illuminating,’ ‘phenomenal,’ and ‘pragmatic,’ have been used by teachers on the subject, psychologists and others in...

Author: Kevin J. Delaney Publisher: New York University Press Book Review by: Nano Khilnani Money has become a very important part of our lives, pervading our daily thoughts, actions and conversations with our spouses, family members, friends and even telemarketers. This book is about money in our work-a-day world and it enables you to understand your thoughts and feelings about both. I dare say that if you are currently not happy about money and / or work in your life, this book, through self-examination and reading about others’ experiences, can help you acquire happiness. If you have not read...

Author: Steven W. Bender Publisher: New York University Press Book Review by: Nano Khilnani There are an estimated 6.16 million illegal Mexicans in theUnited States, comprising 56 percent of the total estimated 11 million illegal immigrants here, according to Wikipedia. When people in the United States think about its border with Mexico, invariably the first thought that comes to their minds is about those over six million Mexicans who have crossed it illegally and settled down here over the years. Whether or not they have taken away jobs from Americans is debatable. Mexicans typically come to theU.S.to find jobs,...