Boldly contending that culture can and should be a central organizing principle in studies pertaining to human interaction, African American Communication and Identities: Essential Readings is the first anthology to examine a wide range of communication studies specific to African American communicative experiences, including linguistic, ......
Boldly contending that culture can and should be a central organizing principle in studies pertaining to human interaction, African American Communication and Identities: Essential Readings is the first anthology to examine a wide range of communication studies specific to African American communicative experiences, including linguistic, ......
This anthology provides a collection of classic articles in criminology and criminal justice written by black scholars and researchers beginning with W E B Dubois through to Lee Brown, the current mayor of Houston, TX. Articles focus on: * crime and the black community * social, economic, and political issues Never before collected in a single ......
This anthology provides a collection of classic articles in criminology and criminal justice written by black scholars and researchers beginning with W E B Dubois through to Lee Brown, the current mayor of Houston, TX. Articles focus on: * crime and the black community * social, economic, and political issues Never before collected in a single ......
A comprehensive exploration of historical an d contemporary patterns of parenting in black families, this book focuses on how slavery, race, and black culture influe nced the ways in which blacks parented their children. '
Should African Americans be defined as a race or as an ethnic (cultural) group? If the latter, what role does culture play in their lives and how can it be measured? This groundbreaking book argues that African Americans should be classed as a cultural group, and presents a unique scale for measuring the group's acculturation - the degree of assimilation into the dominant culture. The volume features empirical studies exploring the role of culture and acculturation in African-American behaviour, health and psychology.
Should African Americans be defined as a race or as an ethnic (cultural) group? If the latter, what role does culture play in their lives and how can it be measured? This groundbreaking book argues that African Americans should be classed as a cultural group, and presents a unique scale for measuring the group's acculturation - the degree of assimilation into the dominant culture. The volume features empirical studies exploring the role of culture and acculturation in African-American behaviour, health and psychology.
Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States's experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands developed in the individual case studies, examines criteria that define success, identifies common factors, and considers opportunities for developing more effective policies and programmes.
For practising therapists, as well as students, Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counselling for Lesbians and Gay Men gives practical and usable information on how to provide affirmative therapy to lesbians and gay men. Research examples and numerous case studies illustrate the authors' points. Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counselling for Lesbians ......
