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Knowing and Serving Diverse Families, 2/E
Verna Hildebrand, Professor Emerita, Michigan State University
Lillian A. Phenice, Michigan State University
Mary M. Gray, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rebecca P. Hines, Preschool for All, Houston, Texas

ISBN-10: 0130110582
ISBN-13:  9780130110589

Publisher:  Merrill
Copyright:  2000
Format:  Paper; 365 pp
Published:  10/04/1999
Status: Out of Print


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For courses on Parents/Families in Early Childhood.

This book meets the growing need for students to learn how to interact with people who are different from them. Readers are encouraged to examine and appreciate the differences that exist because of diversity from race, language, ethnicity, age and socio-economic levels. The combination of the most up-to-date research and the expertise of seasoned professionals make this insightful text a strong foundation for preparing students to work comfortably with all people.


Features

  • NEW - Includes the most recent human and family developmental research.
  • NEW - Uses the 1990 analyzed statistics from the U.S. government to support pertinent discussions throughout the text.
  • NEW - Adds many new references—Including Internet usage for searching and retrieving additional subject-related materials.
  • NEW - Broadens the additional reading selection—To reflect the widespread interest in diverse families.
  • Examines both ethnic and structural diversity in U.S. families—Provides specific suggestions on dealing with the implications that result from such diversity.
  • Suggests application activities for students who are seeking to broaden their experience and knowledge.


New To This Edition

  • Includes the most recent human and family developmental research.
  • Uses the 1990 analyzed statistics from the U.S. government to support pertinent discussions throughout the text.
  • Adds many new references—Including Internet usage for searching and retrieving additional subject-related materials.
  • Broadens the additional reading selection—To reflect the widespread interest in diverse families.


Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION.

 1. Knowing and Serving the Human Family: An Introduction.

 2. Serving Individuals and Families: Equal Protection.

 3. Systems for Knowing Families.

II. ETHNIC DIVERSITY AMONG AMERICAN FAMILIES.

 4. African-American Families.

 5. Hispanic-American Families.

 6. Asian-American Families.

 7. Arab-American Families.

 8. Native American Indian Families.

 9. Amish Families.

III. LIFESTYLE VARIATIONS AMONG UNITED STATES FAMILIES.

10. Single Teenage Parent Families.

11. Divorced Single-Parent Families.

12. Stepfamilies.

13. Families with Special Needs Children.

14. Gay and Lesbian Families.

IV. CONCLUSIONS.

15. Serving Families.

Name Index.

Subject Index.


Next Edition(s)

  • Knowing and Serving Diverse Families, 3/E
    Hildebrand, Phenice, Gray & Hines
    ©2008  |  Merrill  |  Paper; 384 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0132285444  |  ISBN-13: 9780132285445
    Brief Description  |  More Info



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