Praise for the First Edition:
"This book argues convincingly that children's cultural
differences need to be recognized for any accurate understanding of
their development. Pointing out the need for additional and more
effectively designed research, Harris and Graham provide a valuable
foundation for further investigations. This nonpolemic book should
be in all libraries, filling an unfortunate gap. Highly
recommended."
"--Choice"
This is an evenhanded examination of the challenges affecting
the lives of African American children that emphasizes their
strengths and resiliency rather than deficits. It is the only text
to comprehensively consider the biological, emotional, social, and
cultural domains of development in this population. The second
edition reflects an acceleration of research on the development of
racial identity in African American children, a shift from the
dictates of "No Child Left Behind" to a more flexible approach to
student academic evaluation, and changes in the economic conditions
of African American children and their families. The book also
reflects the increase in the number of African American children in
foster care and those with incarcerated parents. New coverage also
includes new information about the mental health of African
Americans, and a new chapter on adolescent development.
This new edition features updated statistical information on
health problems, healthcare access, new diagnostic techniques, new
treatment approaches, and the number of children of African origin.
It provides an expanded discussion of the value of qualitative
methodology, ethical issues in research, and a discussion of the
characteristics of middle and upper class African American
families. End-of-chapter discussion questions, an "Insider's Voice"
in each chapter that highlights important elements, and an "Issues
Box" that highlights historic and legal issues also enhance the
second edition.
New to the Second Edition: New inclusion of information on
African American adolescents A discussion of the impact of parental
incarceration on the long- and short-term outcomes of African
American children Updated statistical information on health,
academic performance, language and literacy, and other issues
Information about children of African origin and their families
Information about middle and upper class African American families
Expanded discussion of the value of qualitative methodology and
ethical issues in research on African American children New
diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches for sickle cell
anemia Update on work with AA families and children in therapy and
the role of community focused therapy A discussion of the role of
self-efficacy on academic competence, the influence of NCLB on
academic performance, and current initiatives to improve academic
outcomes for African American children The current status of
Oakland School Board's Ebonics Resolution New information on
Prosocial Behavior and Empathy and Aggressive/Antisocial behavior
among African American children Expanded section on how communities
affect the lives of African American children including research on
African American children and the media End-of-chapter discussion
questions "Insider's Voice" and "Issues Box" features in each
chapter
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