African American Psychology: From Africa to America

Name: African American Psychology: From Africa to America
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ISBN-10: 076192471X
ISBN-13: 9780761924715
Series: African American Psychology
Category: Psychology
Pages: 441
Language: English
Published: 2006
Publisher: SAGE
Authors: Faye Z Belgrave, Kevin W Allison, Belgrave

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'?This is the book that we have been waiting for - [i]t is a must read . . .'? - Harvette Grey, Ph.D., Past President, Association of Black Psychologists? "There is no book out there right now like this. . . [T]here is nothing as comprehensive.'? This would be a helpful resource. . . The main strength is the comprehensive scope, which I find very exciting." - Arthur Jones, University of Denver? A Kenyan proverb suggests that ?Having a good discussion is like having riches.'? African American Psychology, written by Faye Z. Belgrave'and Kevin W. Allison, serves as an integrated resource that is sure to spark many such discussions about contemporary theory and research in this rapidly expanding field.'? Considering both the traditional American psychology literature as well as the more recent Africentric scholarship, African American Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of the research and theory that have developed over the past two decades. African American Psychology offers a timely broad-based overview of key topics and research specifically relevant to the psychology of African American culture.'? Key Features: Provides a broad, integrative perspective that combines relevant theory and research from both American and Africentric psychological literature Incorporates historical and conceptual foundations, issues of social psychology, individual and developmental processes, and adjustment and clinical issues Considers attributes of African American culture that impact the psychology of African Americans as well as methodological issues relevant to key topics Includes ancient African proverbs and modern news stories that demonstrate the applicability of AfricanAmerican psychology to everyday life Primarily designed as a course textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in Psychology and in Ethnic and Black Studies, African American Psychology is an ideal text for courses such as African American Psychology, Psychology of Ethnic and Racial Minorities, African American Experiences and Behaviors, and Race and Ethnicity. It will also appeal to scholars in the field and to educated readers interested in the psychology of multicultural populations.'?

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Other editions

African American Psychology: From Africa to America
- 2009-07-15
- 553 pages
- Paperback
- SAGE
African American Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice
- 1992-09-04
- 444 pages
- Paperback
- SAGE
African American Psychology: A Positive Psychology Perspective
- 2019-12-15
- 424 pages
- Ebook
- Springer Publishing Company
African American Psychology: From Africa to America
- 2018-05-21
- 640 pages
- Paperback
- SAGE Publications, Incorporated

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