African American Family Life
Ecological and Cultural Diversity
Edited by Vonnie C. McLoyd, Nancy E. Hill, and Kenneth A. Dodge
HardcoverPaperback
Hardcover
orderSeptember 26, 2005
ISBN 9781572309951
Price: $89.00 348 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
Paperback
orderJanuary 26, 2007
ISBN 9781593854676
Price: $39.00 348 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
This volume brings together leading experts from different disciplines to offer new perspectives on contemporary African American families. A wealth of knowledge is presented on the heterogeneity of Black family life today; the challenges and opportunities facing parents, children, and communities; and the impact on health and development of key cultural and social processes. Comprehensive and authoritative, the book critically evaluates current policies and service delivery models and offers cogent recommendations for supporting families' strengths.