Cultures of Color in America: A Guide to Family, Religion, and Health

Sybil M. Lassiter

ISBN 10: 0313300704 / ISBN 13: 9780313300707

Published by ABC-CLIO, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cultures of Color in America: A Guide to Family, Religion, and Health
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313300704
• ISBN 13: 9780313300707
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 556 grams

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Synopsis

By the year 2000, more than one-third of Americans will be persons of color, and by 2050 non-white persons will constitute 45% of the population. Immigration from European countries has decreased, but the number of migrants from countries of non-white ancestry has increased. Consequently, many Americans are showing a growing interest in knowledge about the values and behaviors of their diverse associates. This book offers an insight into the diverse lifestyles for some cultures of color in American society. Although all members of these cultures may not identify themselves as persons of color, the cultures were selected because they incorporate a significant number of non-white individuals.

Each chapter presents an overview of a cultural group that includes a brief history, migration trends, traditional and modern family practices, religious beliefs, concepts about death and dying, nutritional preferences, health behaviors, and diseases often found among its members. The cultures discussed are Africans, African Americans, Alaskans, Asians, Haitians, Hawaiians, Native Americans, Puerto Ricans, and West Indians. This book should be of interest to academics, health care professionals, sociologists, clergy, and laypersons. Its goal is to alleviate fear and prejudice through informed understanding.

About the Author

SYBIL M. LASSITER is a retired professor of nursing from East Tennessee State University and Adelphi University. Her various positions have included, Public Health Nurse for the New York City Department of Health, a consultant for New York State Health and Education Department, and an examiner for the Regents External Degree Program in Nursing.