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This volume brings together leading experts from different disciplines to offer new perspectives on contemporary African American families. A wealth of knowledge is presented on the heterogeneity of Black family life today; the challenges and opportunities facing parents, children, and communities; and the impact on health and development of key cultural and social processes. Comprehensive and authoritative, the book critically evaluates current policies and service delivery models and offers cogent recommendations for supporting families' strengths.
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In this volume, a multidisciplinary group of scholars examines crucial questions pertaining to African American families today. McLoyd (psychology, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and co-editors open the volume with an overview of the evolution of theory and research in the field. Other contributions (14 in all) address such topics as the care of the elderly, the physical discipline of children, and the role of religion in African American life. The papers were originally presented at a May 2003 conference held at Duke University. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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