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Cultural Diversity and Families: Expanding Perspectives breaks new ground by investigating how concepts of cultural diversity have shaped the study of families from theoretical and applied perspectives Authors Bahira Sherif Trask and Raeann R Hamon move the dialogue about culturally diverse families ta new level by topically discussing the issues affecting culturally diverse families rather than organizing the information by racial and or ethnic groups Key Features: Investigates the impact of cultural diversity on the study of families: In order ttranscend simplistic categorizations that have juxtaposed White families in opposition tfamilies of color and vice versa, this book delineates the increasing cultural diversity of American families and examines the impact of these demographic changes for the social sciences Emphasizes the full range of cultural aspects: The book consciously emphasizes cultural aspects, not just ethnicity, but alssocioeconomic status, gender, religion, etc over racial impacts on family life sas not treinforce the myth that race is a biological truth By sharing unique family experiences across groups, the book enhances understanding, directs future family research, and serves these families through responsive policy and practice Offers more coverage of culturally diverse families than any other text: Divided intthree parts, this comprehensive text first sets the stage of historical, current, and projected demographic trends pertaining tAmerican families; explores issues facing culturally diverse families from a thematic perspective; and discusses of the impact of cultural diversity for family theory, research, service delivery, and public policy Intended Audience: This is an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Families in a Multicultural Society, Ethnic Minority Families, and Cultural Diversity in American Families in the departments of Human Development &BAD:amp; Family Studies, Sociology, and Family Social Work
