Feinberg (education, Florida International U.) provides an introduction to bilingual education, covering the evolution of bilingual education in the U.S.; its relation to educational and civil rights reform; federal, state, and district policies affecting the implementation of bilingual programs; legal, political, demographic, and economic factors and controversies involved in bilingual education; and a comparison of international bilingual education programs illustrating additional approaches to language education and policies designed to incorporate diverse groups into mainstream society. An extensive list of agencies and organizations and print and nonprint resources is included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)