Overview

Written by a team of nationally recognized African American social work professionals with extensive and distinguished backgrounds of HIV/AIDS service, the book examines the crisis facing African American communities. The editors strive to convey to academics, researchers, and students the magnitude of the crisis and that individuals and organizations serving African Americans need to be able to respond to the service delivery needs this crisis brings. The crisis is evident in the fact that by year 2000 fully 50% of all AIDS cases will be among African Americans—who only constitute 12% of the nation's population. This book serves as a wake-up call and is designed to stimulate discussion and planning for new models of service to all African Americans and HIV prevention, education, and treatment.

Full Product Details

Author:   Larry Gant ,  Vincent Lynch ,  Patricia Stewart ,  et al
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780275960933

ISBN 10:   0275960935
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   28 October 1998
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface by Vincent J. Lynch Introduction by Patricia A. Stewart HIV/AIDS and African Americans: Assumptions, Myths, and Realities by Larry M. Gant et al. Social Work Practice with African Americans with HIV/AIDS…Challenges to Mind, Body, and Spirit by Patricia A. Stewart Strategies for Effective Intervention with African Americans by Ednita M. Wright The Challenges of an AIDS Service Organization Executive in Harlem by Willis Green, Jr. When Silence Equals Death: Advocacy and Policy Perspectives in AIDS and African Americans by Larry M. Gant Community Based Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Services for African Americans by Darrell P. Wheeler Report from the Washington Summit on Social Work Leadership and AIDS in African American Communities by Larry M. Gant et al. Where Are We and Where Do We Need to Go: A Blueprint for the Future by Larry M. Gant et al. Index

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The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles. -AIDS Book Review Journal ?The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.?-AIDS Book Review Journal

?The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.?-AIDS Book Review Journal The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles. -AIDS Book Review Journal

?The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.?-AIDS Book Review Journal

"?The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.?-AIDS Book Review Journal ""The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.""-AIDS Book Review Journal"

Author Information

LARRY M. GANT is Associate Professor, University of Michigan School of Social Work. He is extensively involved in the development and transfer of community based psychosocial intervention in HIV/AIDS care. PATRICIA A. STEWART is a social worker who manages an independent psychotherapy and consulting practice in Philadelphia, PA. She has extensive experience as a clinician and administrator in the areas of child welfare and medical social work and has interest and expertise in HIV/AIDS care in African American communities. VINCENT J. LYNCH directs the National Research and Training Center on Social Work and HIV/AIDS at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. He has served as co-editor of The Changing Face of AIDS: Implications for Social Work Practice (Auburn House, 1993) and Caring for the HIV/AIDS Caregiver (Auburn House, 1996).

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