A collection of writings which examine the sociodemographic characteristics and histories of different American ethnic groups and explores psychosocial conditions and clinical and treatment issues of these groups.
This pioneering reader is a collection of fundamental writings on the influence of culture and ethnicity on human social behavior. An overview of current psychological knowledge about African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics/Latinos in the United States, "Readings in Ethnic Psychology" addresses basic concepts in the field--race, ethnic identity, acculturation and biculturalism. In addition, psychosocial conditions such as risk behaviors, adaptive health behaviors, psychological distress, and culturally appropriate interventions are also explored.
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Readings in Ethnic Psychology is an invaluable resource and is must reading for scholars, researchers, and students wanting to learn the depth, complexity and diversity of knowledge in ethnic psychology. This collection is the most comprehensive source in the field and the editors must be congratulated for their thoughtful and illuminating efforts." -- Joseph E. Trimble, Professor of Psychology, Western Washington University
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Readings in Ethnic Psychology captures some of the major conceptual and empirical writings over the past decade spanning a diverse set of topics. Its multicultural subtext will allow readers to assess the similarities and uniqueness of different ethnic groups across a range of issues." -- David T. Takeuchi, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science, UCLA
"Here, under one cover, the reader will find a sampling of the key issues in the field and many of the most influential authors in the last decade. A wonderful introduction for students and a practical reference work for faculty." -- Ricardo F. Munoz, Professor of Psychology, University of California
"There is increasing need for collections that are socioculturally diverse and cover major theoritical and methodological issues facing the field. This volume is one of the best in the new offerings." -- Hector F. Myers, Professor of Psychology, UCLA
