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SAGE 800.818.7243 OR 805.499.9774 6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. PT FAX: 805.375.5291 28 TEXTBOOKS cross-cultural & multicultural Psychology african american PSychology: From Africa to America third edition Faye Z. Belgrave, Virginia Commonwealth University • Kevin W. Allison, Virginia Commonwealth University This text provides students with comprehensive coverage of African American psychology as a fi eld. Authors Faye Z. Belgrave and Kevin W. Allison expertly convey the integration of African and American infl uences on the psychology of African Americans. They illustrate how this group's contemporary values, beliefs, and behaviors are derived from African culture and translated by the cultural socialization experiences of African Americans in this country. The text provides examples of evidence-based practices for improving well-being among African American communities, and addresses key methodological and research issues that are relevant to conducting research in this fi eld. Each chapter of the text further addresses a contemporary issue of African Americans and provides a critical analysis of literature and research on select topics. NEw TO ThiS EDiTiON: • New literature composes nearly 20% of this revised edition—includ- ing many updated and new works published in the past three years. • Updated data and new statistics on African Americans. • Cover stories and several of the promising or evidenced-based practices have been updated. • Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior chapter (Chapter 15) has been expanded to include a new section on positive psychology. • New Contemporary Issues boxes shed light on important issues in African American psychology. CONTENTS 1. Introduction to African American Psychology / 2. Africentric Psychology / 3. Self-Attributes and Identity / 4. Race and Racism / 5. Kinship and Family / 6. Educational Systems / 7. Neighborhoods and Communities / 8. Interpersonal and Close Relationships / 9. Cognition, Learning, and Language / 10. Religion and Spirituality / 11. Life Span Development / 12. Health, Illness, and Disability / 13. Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health / 14. Drugs Use and Abuse / 15. Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-1-4129-9954-0 • ©2014 • 664 PAgeS • heAlth PromotIon In multIculturAl PoPulAtIonS: A Handbook for Practitioners and Students third edition Robert M. Huff, California State University, Northridge • Michael V. Kline, California State University, Northridge • Darleen V. Peterson, Claremont Graduate University Edited by Robert M. Huff, Michael V. Kline, and Darleen V. Peterson, the Third Edition of health promotion in multicultural populations offers both students and practitioners an indispensable resource on assessment and implementation guidelines for promoting health and enhancing behaviors that optimize health in any cultural community. Leading experts explore a wide range of topics, including the context of culture, cross-cultural perceptions of health, conceptual approaches to multicultural health promotion, health disparities, and the contributions of multicultural populations. Using the Cultural Assessment Framework (CAF), this proven handbook includes a focus on six specifi c populations (Hispanic/Latino, African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacifi c Islanders, and Arab Americans).The text concludes with a set of tips for working cross-culturally and a discussion about where the fi eld is heading with respect to research and practice in the 21st century. NEw TO ThiS EDiTiON • Previous chapters have been consolidated to create a more ac- cessible, compact volume. • Crucial new chapters discuss ethical concerns and health disparities in the United States and provide students and practitioners with a foundation for responsible practice. • Chapter objectives and suggested discussion topics and/or exercises have been added to guide the read- er and instructor in the classroom use of the book. • Within each chapter, references have been expanded and supple- mentary websites and materials have been added to increase student and practitioner knowledge of valuable resources. CONTENTS PART I: FOUNDATIONS / 1 Culture, Health Promotion, and Cultural Competency / 2 Traditional Concepts of Health and Disease / 3 The Ethics of Health Promotion Intervention / 4 Models, Theories, and Principles of Health Promotion / 5 Health Disparities in Multicultural Populations / 6 The Cultural Assessment Framework / 7 Planning Health Promotion Programs / 8 Cross-Cultural Communication and Health Literacy in Multicultural Populations / PART II: CULTURE GROUP OVERVIEWS / 9 Hispanic/Latino Health, Cancer, and Disease / 10 Promoting Health Among Black Americans / 11 Health and Disease of American Indians and Alaska Natives / 12 Asian American Health and Disease / 13 Pacifi c Islander Health and Disease / 14 Arab American Health and Disease / PART III: CASE STUDIES IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION IN MULTICULTURAL POPULATIONS / 15 Diffusion Acceleration-A Model for Behavior Change and Social Mobilization / 16 Tribal-based Participatory Research: The Wellness Circles Project / 17 Improving Pacifi c Islander Health Through Community Participation: A Case Study / 18 Access to Mental Health Services for Low Income Immigrant and Refugee Arab Americans: Case Study / PART IV: CONCLUSIONS / 19 Health Promotion Tips for the Practitioner and Student / 20 Closing Thoughts and Emerging Issues in Multicultural Health Promotion and Disease Prevention PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-1-4522-7696-0 • jAnuAry 2014 • 560 PAgeS NEW!