Synopses & Reviews
Knowing and Serving Diverse Families provides relevant content, discussion, issues, and strategies needed by teachers and others in human services to understand and work with today’s diverse families.
Working with Culturally Diverse Families. Several chapters in this book provide insights into working with culturally and ethnically diverse families such as African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Arab American, Native American, and others.
Working with Families with Diverse Structures. Other chapters are instrumental in informing professionals about diverse family structures, including single teenage parents, divorced single-parent families, stepfamilies, families with special needs, and gay and lesbian families.
New Content
· Strengthened Applications, “Helpful Techniques,” in the core chapters
· Web Sites
· Updated statistics and research
Synopsis
This text meets the growing need for readers to learn how to interact with people who are different from them. The combination of the most up-to-date research and the expertise of seasoned professionals make this insightful text a strong foundation for preparing students to work comfortably with all people. Encourages readers to examine and appreciate the differences that exist because of diversity from race, language, ethnicity, age and socio-economic levels. Includes the most recent human and family developmental research. Examines ethnic and structural diversity in U.S. families. For readers interested in the role of parents in early childhood.
Synopsis
This text meets the growing need for readers to learn how to interact with people who are different from them. The combination of the most up-to-date research and the expertise of seasoned professionals make this insightful text a strong foundation for preparing students to work comfortably with all people. Encourages readers to examine and appreciate the differences that exist because of diversity from race, language, ethnicity, age and socio-economic levels. Includes the most recent human and family developmental research. Examines ethnic and structural diversity in U.S. families. For readers interested in the role of parents in early childhood.
Synopsis
Knowing and Serving Diverse Families addresses 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.