Autorentext
GEORGE HENDERSON, a pioneer among African American educators in Oklahoma, is chair of the Department of Human Relations and a Regents' Professor at the University of Oklahoma. Professor Henderson is the author or co-author of 22 books and numerous articles focusing on cultural diversity and multicultural education, including Understanding Indigenous and Foreign Cultures (1989).

Klappentext

This book provides a holistic study of the physical and mental health conditions that predominate among people of color. By presenting a thorough review of Third World cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors centering on health care, Henderson lays a firm foundation for understanding traditional non-Western cultures. Since immigrants, women, and people of color will be 85% of the net growth in the work force by the year 2000, human services professionals who assist people of color in state, county, and municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and nursing homes will be challenged to provide assistance to an increasing number of culturally diverse clients.

Zusammenfassung
An holistic study of the physical and mental health conditions that predominate among people of colour. By presenting a review of Third World cultural values, beliefs and behaviours centring on health care, Henderson lays a foundation for understanding traditional non-Western cultures.

Inhalt

Preface
Dimensions of Health Care
Cultural Dimensions
Folk Health Systems
Disabled: A Metaphor for People of Color
Communicating across Cultures
Beyond Telling
Helpers as Teachers
Cross-Cultural Modalities
References
Index