Knowing and Serving Diverse Families

Name: Knowing and Serving Diverse Families
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ISBN: 9780132285445

ISBN-10: 0132285444

ISBN-13: 9780132285445

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: Verna Hildebrand, Lillian Aotaki Phenice, Mary McPhail Gray, Rebecca Pen'a Hines

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Knowing and Serving Diverse Familiesaddresses the need to understand diversity in families from racial, ethnic and lifestyle dimensions. Based on up-to-date research and years of practice, the book takes a systems approach and examines family structure, ecology, roles, values and interactions with various institutions. This edition includes the most recent human and family developmental research, references the latest government statistics, contains new references, and additional reading selections. It thoughtfully summarizes the realities of diverse families and the responsibilities of helping professionals in promoting their progress, harmony, peace, and human rights.

Book details

List price: $126.65
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction



Knowing and Serving the Human Family: An Introduction



Serving Individuals and Families: Equal Protection



Systems for Knowing Families



Ethnic Diversity Among American Families



African-American Families



Hispanic-American Families



Asian-American Families



Arab-American Families



Native American Indian Families



Amish Families



Lifestyle Variations Among United States Families



Single Teenage Parent Families



Divorced Single-Parent Families



Stepfamilies



Families with Special Needs Children



Gay and Lesbian Families



Conclusions



Serving Families


Name Index


Subject Index