Handbook of African American psychology
By: edited by Helen A. Neville, Brendesha M. Tynes, Shawn O. Utsey.
Contributors: Neville, Helen A.; Tynes, Brendesha M.; Utsey, Shawn O.
Publisher: Sage; SAGE
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 560
ISBN-13: 9781412956871; 9781412956888
Subjects: African Americans -- Psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: "Bringing together articles by renowned and rising scholars in the field, the Handbook of African American Psychology provides an overview of critical foundational issues, in-depth coverage of specific themes unique to the field, and up-to-date information on emerging theoretical areas. Each contributor synthesizes the debates and research in the field, identifies gaps in the literature, and points to future directions in research, training, and/or practice. The book's consistent chapter format and its in-depth sections on historical development, cutting-edge theories, assessment, intervention, methodology, and developmental issues make it ideal for course use.

The Handbook of African American Psychology is appropriate for use in courses on African American or Black Psychology, Multicultural Issues in Counseling, and Race/Ethnicity Issues in Psychology offered in departments of psychology, black studies, ethnic studies, and social work."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.