Bundle: African American Psychology: From Africa to America/Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology: Issues, Terms, and Concepts

Download or read book Bundle: African American Psychology: From Africa to America/Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology: Issues, Terms, and Concepts written by Faye Z Belgrave and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-08-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADOPT Belgrave and Allison's AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY and Hall's DICTIONARY OF MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY - and your students SAVE 20%! Bundle Price: $70.95 Belgrave and Allison's AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY: FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA Paperback, ISBN: 0-7619-2471-X 2005, 464 pages $54.95 (purchased separately) “This is the book that we have been waiting for - it is a must read . . .” - Harvette Grey, Ph.D., Past President, Association of Black Psychologists Considering both the traditional American psychology literature as well as the more recent Africentric scholarship, African American Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of the research and theory that have developed over the past two decades. African American Psychology offers a timely broad-based overview of key topics and research specifically relevant to the psychology of African American culture. Key Features: Provides a broad, integrative perspective that combines relevant theory and research from both American and Africentric psychological literature Incorporates historical and conceptual foundations, issues of social psychology, individual and developmental processes, and adjustment and clinical issues Considers attributes of African American culture that impact the psychology of African Americans as well as methodological issues relevant to key topics Includes ancient African proverbs and modern news stories that demonstrate the applicability of African American psychology to everyday life Primarily designed as a course textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in Psychology and in Ethnic and Black Studies, African American Psychology is an ideal text for courses such as African American Psychology, Psychology of Ethnic and Racial Minorities, African American Experiences and Behaviors, and Race and Ethnicity. It will also appeal to scholars in the field and to educated readers interested in the psychology of multicultural populations. Hall's DICTIONARY OF MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY: ISSUES, TERMS, AND CONCEPTS Paperback, ISBN: 0-7619-2823-5 2005, 192 pages $34.95 (purchased separately) "There appears to be a burgeoning lexicon of terms and concepts pertinent to multiculturalism. Unfortunately, this increase in the number of terms and concepts seems to be colliding with a decrease in a shared understanding of what they mean. A dictionary style volume for such terms seems an admirable and overdue quest." -William H. George, University of Washington This dictionary is an up-to-date volume that contains numerous references to relevant concepts and terms in the field of multicultural psychology. Key Features: Definitions are written in concise language for easy comprehension. Standard dictionary format is familiar and convenient to use, making this book a handy reference for students and professionals alike who wish to clarify a term or broaden their knowledge on a topic. Relevant reference sources are included along with each entry, enabling students to do further reading on concepts they have learned. Dictionary entries are excellent starting points for stimulating class discussions and creative research and written assignments. The Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology is a highly useful resource for undergraduate psychology students. The book is recommended as a classroom supplement for courses in psychology and multiculturalism, as well as for professionals and graduate students working with multicultural populations for certification.