Research on the African-American Family: A Holistic Perspective

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Black families in America face special and grave problems. Widespread unemployment, single parent circumstances, adolescent pregnancies, substance abuse, and violence are only some of the problems posing challenges. The authors, convinced that the conventional perspective used in the past to analyze black families is deficient, propose a holistic approach. That perspective takes into account the totality of black family life rather than measuring isolated factors. Using black families as the central unit of analysis, the authors identify fundamental issues requiring concentrated attention and policy changes. Both factors external to the black family and consideration internal to it are studied. The former include economic factors---racism, demographics, and governmental policies. The latter involve such aspects as black family structure, changes in the community, and widespread changes in values at the individual level. The authors provide practical recommendations for improving the conditions of black families through policy changes and revised priorities.

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. . . . This book is powerful in content. The outlining of a future research agenda alone makes it a welcome addition to the library of any social scientist involved in research on the African American family. Because of its pertinent information, this book needs to reach further than the library circuit: a copy needs to be delivered to the desks of policy makers, corporations, law enforcement officials, and all other agencies that connect with the black family.-Journal of Marriage and the Family
Robert Hill's book is a valuable contribution to scholarly literature on African-American families. The theme of a holistic perspective runs throughout the book and is clear and meaningful. The well-documented book also provides a sound base for recommendations on policy development and planned change.-Journal of Teaching in Social Work
This book must be read by all persons who are seriously interested in positive change for African-American families and communities and inevitably for families and communities in this country.-Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
"Robert Hill's book is a valuable contribution to scholarly literature on African-American families. The theme of a holistic perspective runs throughout the book and is clear and meaningful. The well-documented book also provides a sound base for recommendations on policy development and planned change."-Journal of Teaching in Social Work
"This book must be read by all persons who are seriously interested in positive change for African-American families and communities and inevitably for families and communities in this country."-Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
." . . . This book is powerful in content. The outlining of a future research agenda alone makes it a welcome addition to the library of any social scientist involved in research on the African American family. Because of its pertinent information, this book needs to reach further than the library circuit: a copy needs to be delivered to the desks of policy makers, corporations, law enforcement officials, and all other agencies that connect with the black family."-Journal of Marriage and the Family

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