Explorations in cultural competence
Subtitle: journeys to the four directions
By: Hilary N. Weaver.
Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Belmont, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Social work with minorities -- United States; Ethnic groups -- United States; Cultural awareness -- United States; Multiculturalism -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Reflecting on the past: Social work history and cultural diversity; title: Theoretical foundations: Cultural identity, theories and implications; Self-reflection and beyond, the challenges of examining cultural diversity honestly; Striving for cultural competence; title: Journeys to the four directions, an overview of select cultural groups: Native Americans; African Americans; Latinos; Asian Americans; Pacific Islanders; Jewish Americans; Arab Americans; Immigrants and refugees; title: Looking toward the future: Advocating for change.