Psychology of Blacks: Centering Our Perspectives in the African Consciousness

Psychology of Blacks: Centering Our Perspectives in the African Consciousness
ISBN-10
1317345088
ISBN-13
9781317345084
Category
Social Science
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2015-10-14
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Joseph L. White, Thomas A Parham, Adisa Ajamu

Description

For courses in Introduction to Psychology, African American Psychology, African American Studies, Multicultural Counseling and Cross Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy. This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.

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