Research on the African-American Family - A Holistic Perspective (Hardcover)

Black families in America face special and grave problems. Widespread unemployment, single parent circumstances, adolescent pregnancies, substance abuse, and violence are only some of the problems posing challenges. The authors, convinced that the conventional perspective used in the past to analyze black families is deficient, propose a holistic approach. That perspective takes into account the totality of black family life rather than measuring isolated factors. Using black families as the central unit of analysis, the authors identify fundamental issues requiring concentrated attention and policy changes. Both factors external to the black family and consideration internal to it are studied. The former include economic factors---racism, demographics, and governmental policies. The latter involve such aspects as black family structure, changes in the community, and widespread changes in values at the individual level. The authors provide practical recommendations for improving the conditions of black families through policy changes and revised priorities.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1993
First published:	March 1993
Editors:	Wornie L. Reed
Authors:	Robert B. Hill
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-86569-019-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Promotions
LSN:	0-86569-019-7
Barcode:	9780865690196

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