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1 online resource (xix, 332 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive analysis and critique of the existing bodies of research literature on black families, children, and communities, and the effects of that literature on the status of this population today. New and expanded practice and research frameworks with culturally sensitive guidelines for rebuilding and increasing self- and collective sufficiency of this heterogeneous group is presented. These frameworks are used to propose specific approaches to culturally meaningful research, practice, and policy development related to black families. The authors. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Norge W. Jerome -- Ch. 1. Common heritage and diversity among black families and communities : an Africentric research paradigm / Edith M. Freeman and Sadye L. Logan -- Ch. 2. An analysis, integration, and application of Africentric and strengths approaches to black families and communities / Sadye L. Logan and Edith M. Freeman -- Ch. 3. Maintaining connections for family growth and housing stability in black communities : policy and research reforms / Patricia O'Brien, Olga Osby and Alice K. Johnson -- Ch. 4. African American families, mental health, and living cooperatives : a program and research analysis / Ramona Denby, Cynthia Rocha and Sandra Owens-Kane. |
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Social work with African Americans.
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Social work with African Americans. |
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Family social work -- United States.
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Family social work. |
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United States. |
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African American families -- Social conditions.
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African American families -- Social conditions. |
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African American families. |
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African American families -- Research.
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Research. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Freeman, Edith M.
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Logan, Sadye Louise, 1943-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Reconceptualizing the strengths and common heritage of Black families. Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas, ©2004 (DLC) 2003071199 (OCoLC)53992974 |
| ISBN |
9780398080310 (electronic book) |
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0398080313 (electronic book) |
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0398074887 |
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9780398074883 |
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0398074895 (paperback) |
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9780398074890 (paperback) |
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