African American Psychology : From Africa to America
African American Psychology : From Africa to America
- ISBN 13:
9781412965552
- ISBN 10:
1412965551
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 07/15/2009
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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Summary
With emphasis on the importance of culture in understanding behaviour, this book provides accessible descriptions of concepts and research specifically relevant to African American culture.New to the Second Edition:- Updated literature and research, updated chapter-opening news stories, and updated descriptive and demographic information.- A new Critical Analyses section in each chapter that present the authors' critical perspective on the work presented within the chapter.- A new chapter on Race and Racism- A new chapter on Careers, Vocations, and Employment- An expansion of the chapter on aggression, violence, and crime to contrast that material with pro-social behavior such as volunteerism and philanthropy.- A "Conclusions and Future Directions" chapter ends the text, offering directions for students' future research.