Health and Social Research in Multiethnic Societies (Hardcover, New)

Issues of ethnic diversity are increasingly important in modern society and reducing inequalities in service provision is a key target of government agencies. Despite this, little has been written highlighting issues relating to health and social research in multicultural societies such as social and political contexts. Accessible and straightforward in its approach, Health and Social Research in Multiracial Societies provides an essential guide to good practice in conducting health and social research in modern multiracial societies. Topics covered include: conceptions of ethnicity; the context of ethnicity in modern societies; the ethical issues and complex political agendas that exist in research and user communities; strategies for engaging communities and users in research; cultural competence in research key methods used in health with ethnic minority groups; how to conduct research and evaluate the quality of that research. Using comprehensive case studies to illustrate the benefits and pitfalls of particular approaches, James Nazroo provides access to core issues relevant to research on ethnic minority groups. considerable and growing body of research including students, academics, researchers and research commissioners in health and social care.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	2006
Editors:	James Y. Nazroo
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-39365-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-39365-5
Barcode:	9780415393652

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