"The book is especially useful for researchers, policymakers, public health practitioners, and community leaders who have limited experience in both health coalition building, and working with the African American community in particular."
CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGY
"An important book for African Americans nationwide; I believe it will make a real impact on the way we view comprehensive health care for communities of color in this country."
Kweisi Mfume, President and CEO, NAACP
In Building Health Coalitions in the Black Community, Professor Ronald Braithwaite and his colleagues examine the phenomenon of coalition building with respect to diverse problems and situations they have encountered in their research. The result is a significant contribution to knowledge of the method of coalition development and its application in African American Communities.
The book begins with a historical review of health care and collaboration involving the African American population generally. The second chapter reveals federal and research foundation support for coalition building. Following this are discussions addressing a wide range of issues relating to coalitions in the African American Community:
Students in a variety of health science and related disciplines (public health, nursing, medicine, and allied health, social work, psychology, sociology, health education) will find this an excellent general introduction to health promotion in African American communities.
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"The book is especially useful for researchers, policymakers, public health practitioners, and community leaders who have limited experience in both health coalition building, and working with the African American community in particular."
CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGY
"An important book for African Americans nationwide; I believe it will make a real impact on the way we view comprehensive health care for communities of color in this country."
Kweisi Mfume, President and CEO, NAACP
In Building Health Coalitions in the Black Community, Professor Ronald Braithwaite and his colleagues examine the phenomenon of coalition building with respect to diverse problems and situations they have encountered in their research. The result is a significant contribution to knowledge of the method of coalition development and its application in African American Communities.
The book begins with a historical review of health care and collaboration involving the African American population generally. The second chapter reveals federal and research foundation support for coalition building. Following this are discussions addressing a wide range of issues relating to coalitions in the African American Community:
Students in a variety of health science and related disciplines (public health, nursing, medicine, and allied health, social work, psychology, sociology, health education) will find this an excellent general introduction to health promotion in African American communities.
Imprint | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 1999 |
Authors | Ronald L. Braithwaite, Sandra E Taylor, John N Austin |
Dimensions | 228 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 208 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8039-7309-1 |
Barcode | 9780803973091 |
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LSN | 0-8039-7309-8 |