Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I. Understanding Individual Perspectives of Diversity -- Section II. Understanding Primary Aspects of Diversity: Race and Ethnicity -- Section III. Understanding Primary Diversity: Gender, Sexual Orientation, Age, And Physical Challenge -- Section IV. Understanding Secondary Aspects of Diversity, Social Class, Religion, Appearance, And Military Experience -- Section V. Managing Diversity: Ethical, Legal, Communication, And Marketing Issues-- Section VI. Managing Organizational Change and Diversity.

Understanding and Managing Diversity uses applications to clarify the complexity of a diverse workforce, and explains how it can be used as an organizational asset. This text also provides readers with a wide range of expertise―from the perspective of experienced interdisciplinary instructors (business, psychology, economics, theology, law, politics, history, etc.) to practitioners (diversity trainers, corporate managers, etc.).