Praeger Handbook Of Asian American Health 2 Volumes

Author : Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza MPH,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe MPS,William B. Bateman M.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 889 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780313347023

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Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health by Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza MPH,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe MPS,William B. Bateman M.D. Pdf

A team of noted specialists explains the health issues most common to Asian Americans, how and why treatment disparities exist, and the changes necessary to improve the health of this growing population. According to the most recent census, there are 11 million Asian Americans now, and their numbers are expected to triple by 2050. Hailing from more than 50 different countries and cultures, their health is affected by genetics, actions, beliefs, and prejudices that differ from those of others in the United States. In these timely volumes, a cross-disciplinary team of specialists explains the health issues and diseases most common to Asian Americans, how and why disparities in both disease development and treatment exist for them, and what changes must be made to improve the health of this growing group. This comprehensive collection includes vignettes and personal stories that illustrate the issues discussed and their impact on both individual and societal levels. Behavioral factors, including diet, smoking, and substance abuse are addressed. The text also describes traditional Asian American medical practices, as well as ways in which those practices have influenced American health care overall.

Author : William Baragar Bateman,Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780313347016

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Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health [2 Volumes] by William Baragar Bateman,Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe Pdf

A team of noted specialists explains the health issues most common to Asian Americans, how and why treatment disparities exist, and the changes necessary to improve the health of this growing population. According to the most recent census, there are 11 million Asian Americans now, and their numbers are expected to triple by 2050. Hailing from more than 50 different countries and cultures, their health is affected by genetics, actions, beliefs, and prejudices that differ from those of others in the United States. In these timely volumes, a cross-disciplinary team of specialists explains the health issues and diseases most common to Asian Americans, how and why disparities in both disease development and treatment exist for them, and what changes must be made to improve the health of this growing group. This comprehensive collection includes vignettes and personal stories that illustrate the issues discussed and their impact on both individual and societal levels. Behavioral factors, including diet, smoking, and substance abuse are addressed. The text also describes traditional Asian American medical practices, as well as ways in which those practices have influenced American health care overall. 93 tables and 14 figures

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Asian Americans
ISBN : 0313347069

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Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Baragar Bateman,Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Asian Americans
ISBN : 0313347050

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Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health by William Baragar Bateman,Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza,Henrietta Ho-Asjoe Pdf

Author : Grace J. Yoo,Mai-Nhung Le,Alan Y. Oda
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461422266

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Handbook of Asian American Health by Grace J. Yoo,Mai-Nhung Le,Alan Y. Oda Pdf

Asian Americans encounter a range of health issues often unknown to the American public, policy makers, researchers and even clinicians. National research often combines Asian Americans into a single category, not taking into account the differences and complexity among Asian ethnic subgroups. The definition of Asian American derives from the U.S. Census Bureau’s definition of Asian, which includes peoples from all the vast territories of the Far East, Southeast Asia and the South Asian Subcontinent. While Census classifications determine demographic measurements that affect equal opportunity programs, the broad rubric “Asian-American” can never describe accurately the more than 50 distinct Asian American subgroups, who together comprise multifaceted diversity across cultural ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages, religions and generations. This volume rectifies that situation by exploring the unique needs and health concerns of particular subgroups within the Asian American community. It consolidates a wide range of knowledge on various health issues impacting Asian Americans while also providing a discussion into the cultural, social, and structural forces impacting morbidity, mortality and quality of life. The volume is designed to advance the understanding of Asian American health by explaining key challenges and identifying emerging trends faced in specific ethnic groups and diseases/illnesses, innovative community-based interventions and the future needed areas of research.

Author : Grace J. Yoo,Mai-Nhung Le,Alan Y. Oda
Publisher : Springer
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1461422280

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Handbook of Asian American Health by Grace J. Yoo,Mai-Nhung Le,Alan Y. Oda Pdf

Asian Americans encounter a range of health issues often unknown to the American public, policy makers, researchers and even clinicians. National research often combines Asian Americans into a single category, not taking into account the differences and complexity among Asian ethnic subgroups. The definition of Asian American derives from the U.S. Census Bureau’s definition of Asian, which includes peoples from all the vast territories of the Far East, Southeast Asia and the South Asian Subcontinent. While Census classifications determine demographic measurements that affect equal opportunity programs, the broad rubric “Asian-American” can never describe accurately the more than 50 distinct Asian American subgroups, who together comprise multifaceted diversity across cultural ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages, religions and generations. This volume rectifies that situation by exploring the unique needs and health concerns of particular subgroups within the Asian American community. It consolidates a wide range of knowledge on various health issues impacting Asian Americans while also providing a discussion into the cultural, social, and structural forces impacting morbidity, mortality and quality of life. The volume is designed to advance the understanding of Asian American health by explaining key challenges and identifying emerging trends faced in specific ethnic groups and diseases/illnesses, innovative community-based interventions and the future needed areas of research.

Author : Louis Hicks,Eugenia L. Weiss,Jose E. Coll
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216061472

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The Civilian Lives of U.S. Veterans by Louis Hicks,Eugenia L. Weiss,Jose E. Coll Pdf

In this book, 50 experts study the lives of U.S. veterans at work, at home, and in American society as they navigate issues regarding health, gender, public service, substance abuse, and homelessness. The aftermath of modern war includes a population of veterans whose needs last for many decades—far longer than the war itself. This in-depth study looks at life after the military, considering the dual conundrum of a population benefiting from the perks of their duty, yet continuing to deal with trauma resulting from their service, and of former servicemen and servicewomen trying to fit into civilian life—in a system designed to keep them separate. Through two comprehensive volumes, essays shed light on more than 30 topics involving or affecting former servicemen and servicewomen, offering a blueprint for the formal study of U.S. veterans in the future. Contributions from dozens of experts in the field of military science cover such issues as unemployment, homelessness, disability, access to higher education, health, media portrayal, criminal justice, substance abuse, guns, suicide, and politics. Through information gleaned from surveys, interviews, participant observations, secondary analyses, and content analyses, the chapters reveal how veterans are able to successfully contribute to civilian life and show how the American workforce can benefit from their unique set of skills.

Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1148 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9798216116769

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Mental Health Care Issues in America [2 volumes] by Michael Shally-Jensen Pdf

This two-volume encyclopedia examines the social, cultural, and political dimensions of mental illness in America. Americans are becoming more cognizant of the importance of mental wellness as incidents of bullying, random shootings, and eating disorders pervade our society. This comprehensive resource provides an expansive overview of mental health and illness in the United States, analyzing the current state of the health care system, and objectively examining the therapies and treatment options traditionally recommended by the medical community. Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia covers major mental disorders, theories, and treatments; delves into major advances and ongoing controversies in the field; and shares the most current research on the subject in varied disciplines, including ethnic studies, criminal justice, education, and social work. Each entry features a clear definition of the issue along with a brief review of its history. Additionally, the author situates the material within the mental health field, as well as within society in general. Organized alphabetically, topics include advocacy, legal issues, media portrayals of psychological disorders, and homelessness and mental illness.

Author : Michele A. Paludi,Eros R. DeSouza,Carmen A. Paludi Jr.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313379758

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Praeger Handbook on Understanding and Preventing Workplace Discrimination by Michele A. Paludi,Eros R. DeSouza,Carmen A. Paludi Jr. Pdf

This comprehensive, two-volume handbook compiles the current case law, management practices, and social science research on workplace discrimination, including federal- and state-protected categories. Despite guidelines for investigating complaints of discrimination and establishing preventative measures, statistics indicate that employers may not be properly implementing antidiscrimination laws in their organizations. The Praeger Handbook on Understanding and Preventing Workplace Discrimination was written to provide companies with the necessary toolkits to prevent all types of discrimination in the workplace-and to deal with them if and when they occur. This two-volume handbook offers employers a comprehensive approach to understanding, preventing, and dealing with hostile work environments through an integrated model that encompasses legal responsibilities, management theories and practice, and social science research. Volume one provides an overview of workplace discrimination through an examination of federally protected categories, such as age, disability, equal compensation, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, and sexual harassment. Volume two offers strategies related to "reasonable care" in terms of preventing workplace discrimination through policies, procedures, and training programs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Asian Americans
ISBN : 1780349521

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health by Anonim Pdf

This first-of-its-kind work examines physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that undermineor supporthealthy development in Asian American children.

Author : Lourdes Diaz Soto
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313084041

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The Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U.S. by Lourdes Diaz Soto Pdf

Latinos in the United States have fought hard to attain equality, especially in the field of education. The Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U.S. focuses on this fight for equal educational access and represents a significant addition to American educational literature. The contributors to this volume reveal that many Latino children still face challenges that were present many decades ago. In addition to such obstacles as cultural conflicts and racism, they also face teachers, curricula, and assessments that are not always respectful to their backgrounds. Educators, parents, policy makers, and communities across the country will find this work a goldmine of detailed historical and current information.

Author : Frederick T. Leong,Linda Juang,Desiree B. Qin,Hiram E. Fitzgerald
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780313383014

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health by Frederick T. Leong,Linda Juang,Desiree B. Qin,Hiram E. Fitzgerald Pdf

This first-of-its-kind, two-volume set examines physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that undermine—or support—healthy development in Asian American children. How do skin color, culture, racial and ethnic identities, politics, economics, and environment influence children's mental health and academic success? Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health spotlights these forces and more. This unique, two-volume work examines a wide range of factors that affect children, including family conditions and economic status, child abuse, substance abuse, gangs, and community stability, as well as prejudices such as the common expectation that Asian Americans are a "model minority" and their children "whiz kids." Since education is key to success, contributors consider the factors affecting Asian American children largely in the context of educational readiness and academic adjustment. However, the set is not limited to exploring problems. It also looks at factors that help Asian American children be mentally healthy, engaged, and successful at school and in later life. Volume one of the set explores development and context, while volume two looks at prevention and treatment.

Author : Art Silverblatt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216131496

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The Praeger Handbook of Media Literacy by Art Silverblatt Pdf

This groundbreaking two-volume set provides readers with the information they need to grasp new developments in the swiftly evolving field of media literacy. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed media literacy a "fundamental human right." How fitting that there is finally a definitive handbook to help students and the general public alike become better informed, more critical consumers of mass media. In these A–Z volumes, readers can learn about methodologies and assessment strategies; get information about sectors, such as community media and media activism; and explore areas of study, such as journalism, advertising, and political communications. The rapid evolution of media systems, particularly digital media, is emphasized, and writings by notable media literacy scholars are included. In addition to providing a wide range of qualitative approaches to media literacy analysis, the handbook also offers a wealth of media literacy resources. These include lists of media literacy organizations and national media literacy programs, plus relevant books, websites, videos, and articles.

Author : Chad V. Johnson,Harris L. Friedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781440803796

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The Praeger Handbook of Social Justice and Psychology by Chad V. Johnson,Harris L. Friedman Pdf

By introducing and explaining the intersection of two exciting and important areas of study, this landmark work unleashes their potential to address some of the most complex and globally relevant challenges of our time. In this unique handbook, experts team up to explain the many innovative ways psychology is being applied to promote social justice. The wide-ranging, three-volume work addresses such significant issues as social justice ideology and critical psychology, war and trauma, poverty and classism, environmental justice, and well-being and suffering. It showcases approaches for integrating social justice into psychology, and it examines psychology's application of social justice within special populations, such as sexual minorities, youth, women, disabled persons, prisoners, older adults, people of color, and many others. Chapter authors represent a diversity of perspectives, making the handbook an ideal resource for those who want information on a specific concern as well as for those looking for an introduction to the subject as a whole. Combining the practical with the theoretical, the work provides culturally sensitive tools that can effectively combat injustices locally and globally.

Author : Thomas W. Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1656 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780313383502

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The Praeger Handbook of Veterans' Health by Thomas W. Miller Pdf

This four-volume set provides a history of veterans' healthcare that examines programs of care and veterans' special needs, and offers insight into future directions for veteran's healthcare in the 21st century. This comprehensive contribution to understanding veterans' healthcare uniquely draws on a national and international cadre of scientists and practitioners, both within the Department of Veterans Affairs and specialists beyond the institution, providing a matrix view of veterans' healthcare, past, present, and future, both nationally and internationally. This work will prove an essential reference set that examines and identifies veterans' healthcare through the first decade of the 21st century, invaluable to health and psychology researchers and students, policymakers, social workers, and veterans. The Praeger Handbook of Veterans' Health: History, Challenges, Issues, and Developments is organized to cover four key elements. Volume I presents a history of veterans' healthcare, the various veteran's eras, and the global healthcare provided to our veterans. Volume II examines several of the programs of care and veterans' special needs. Volume III is devoted to the several aspects of mental health care, treatment, and rehabilitation services offered to veterans through the healthcare system. The last volume offers insights into future directions for veterans' healthcare.