Baby boomers of color :: implications for social work policy and practice /

Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomer...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Delgado, Melvin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvin Delgado rectifies this injustice by providing a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 277 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-266) and index.
ISBN:9780231538428
0231538421

There is no print copy available.

Get full text