This comprehensive handbook is an essential reference guide for educators, students, and researchers interested in crosscultural, language, and academic development. It covers a wide range of topics related to education and social science, including ethnic studies and bilingual education. The revised edition, published in 2005 by Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated, is a perfect resource for those who want to learn more about this subject area. The book is a paperback with a length of 9.1 inches, a height of 0.3 inches, and a width of 7 inches. It weighs 22.8 ounces and has 408 pages. The textbook is in English and authored by Lynne T. Diaz-Rico and Kathryn Z. Weed. It is a valuable tool for anyone interested in language courses and academic development.