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This essential book examines the latest research on life expectancy and “active life expectancy”—the number of years that women can expect to live free from major disability—in developed and developing countries around the world. It also explores the policy implications of th..

This unique book provides an overview and informed discussion of HIV/AIDS as it impacts children and adolescents in the English-speaking Caribbean. With contributions from noted HIV/AIDS experts in Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, and Grenada, it examines the biopsychosocial, environmental, spiritual, a..

How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages gives voice to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of children, adolescents, and young adults who have a gay or lesbian parent. In their own words, they talk openly and candidly about how and when they learned of t..

In Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective, leading black scholars come together to discuss complex human behavior problems faced by African Americans and to force the abandonment of conceptualization theories made without consideration of the Black experience. ..

Human Services and the Afrocentric Paradigm presents a new way of understanding human behavior, attacking social problems, and exploring social issues. This excellent guide shows that understanding the simultaneous forces of oppression and spiritual alienation in American society serves as a foundat..

Why would a lesbian raised in a Jewish home have a sudden desire to be a tough-talking Catholic girl? And why would a gay man travel to Ireland in a desperate attempt to escape his “hillbilly” roots? Identity Envy—Wanting to Be Who We're Not explores the connections gay men and les..

“It was like somebody sawed my heart in two. One part remained in Cuba and one part here.”This jargon-free book documents and analyzes the experience of immigration from the female perspective. It discusses the unique challenges that women face, offers insights into the meanings of their..

“It was like somebody sawed my heart in two. One part remained in Cuba and one part here.”This jargon-free book documents and analyzes the experience of immigration from the female perspective. It discusses the unique challenges that women face, offers insights into the meanings of their..

From In Your Face: Stories from the Lives of Queer Youth, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the specific needs of gay/lesbian/bisexual youth and, thus, will gain the tools needed to more effectively meet these unique needs. This groundbreaking book presents discussion generated by gay, lesbian,..

Innovations in Delivering Culturally Sensitive Social Work Services is for human service professionals and educators who are seeking innovative ways to make their practice and service delivery more culturally appropriate and their education and training more relevant. The contributors describe pract..

This book presents both theoretical and practical ideas for integrating gender and culture into parenting. Unlike other books on the subject, this one examines interventions and activities, and suggests discussion topics that provide children with the skills to become critical consumers and thinkers..

Workers from various diverse disciplines such as geography, public policy, administration, social work, education, public health and so on are joining together to address complex social issues such as poverty, health, peace building, the environment and others. Interdisciplinary Community Developmen..