Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective

Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition is an updating of the classic text that presents leading black scholars discussing complex human behavior problems faced by African-Americans in todays society. This new edition provides fresh theories and the latest practical interventions not in the first edition that show, for example, how to enhance a clients coping strategies and resilience by focusing on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. This edition includes a new foreword by former Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders.Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition acquaints practitioners with the Black experience, and provides the latest innovative methods of working with this diverse population. This edition also offers new insights on evaluating practice initiatives. Experts and scholars explore and interpret individual and group behaviors, the strength and resilience of the black family, the stresses and problems affecting children, the significant problem of the affects of colorism, the self-esteem and identity issues of biracial children, violence in the criminal justice system, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the stress and behaviors resulting from belonging to the armed services, and other behavior stemming from progression through the life cycle. Chapters include charts and tables of data, extensive references, and study questions for deeper study for students.Topics in Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition include:the importance of the consideration of the black experience in analyzing black behaviorbehavior as a response to a hostile social systemthe black churchs role in leading African-Americansresiliency perspective as a positive forcethe use of strength behaviors for socialization and survivalstrategies to strengthen roles of fathers in African-American familiesmilitary culture as a micr