Multicultural Health: .

Ritter, Lois A.; Graham, Donald H.

ISBN 10: 1284021025 / ISBN 13: 9781284021028

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016

Seller Inventory # BSM.181TT

Synopsis:

Fully updated and expanded, the Second Edition of Multicultural Health serves as a comprehensive guide for healthcare workers in any cultural community. Focusing on differences in cultural beliefs about health and illness, and models for cross-cultural health and communication, this text helps students and professionals learn effective ways to implement health promotion programs and program evaluation across cultures. - NEW! - Full color design and art program - NEW! - A Student Activity added to each chapter to challenge student comprehension. - NEW! - Two new Feature Boxes Added to each chapter titled, What do you think? and Did you Know?, to engage readers and enhance critical thinking. - NEW! - Chapter 3, Worldview and Health Decisions provides information about the ways that worldview and communication impacts health, the provision of health services, health care decisions, and communication

About the Authors: Lois A. Ritter has earned a doctorate in education and master’s degrees in health science, healthcare administration, and cultural and social anthropology. Dr. Ritter has taught at the university-level for approximately 20 years and has lead national and regional research studies on a broad range of health topics.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Multicultural Health: .
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good
Edition: 2nd Edition