Multicultural Health - Softcover

Ritter, Lois; Graham, Donald H

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798823386326

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Multicultural Health, now in its fourth edition, sets the standard for understanding the intersection of culture and health. Widely recognized as the most authoritative and accessible resource available, the book provides readers with an overview of the major perspectives and behaviors that stem from culturally based worldviews. The authors' primary goals are to equip readers with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of providing culturally sensitive health care and to deliver practical guidance for those working in the field.

Divided into three distinct units (The Foundations; Cultures in the United States; and Looking Ahead), this text is chock-full of robust pedagogy in each chapter to stimulate critical thinking, engagement, and classroom discussions.

Key Updates to This Edition:

- The most current statistics, laws, and health information are featured throughout the book.

- A second activity and a critical thinking section called "What would you do?" have been added to every chapter.

- Two new sections have been incorporated into Unit II: (1) a data section in the unit preface and (2) a mental health section.

This seminal text-winner of a Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) in its previous edition-is a must-have for instructors and students in both undergraduate and graduate-level programs across the health professions.

Check out the side-by-side table of contents comparison guide that highlights the differences between the third and fourth editions.

About this title

About the Authors

Lois Ritter earned a doctorate in education and master's degrees in health science, health care administration, and cultural and social anthropology. She has taught at the university level for more than 20 years and has led national and regional research studies on a broad range of public health topics.

Donald H. Graham is an attorney and holds a master's degree in urban affairs. He has developed and managed client-centered and culturally appropriate health and human service programs for more than 30 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823386326
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 402