Iglehart and Becerra's well-documented, well-organized examination of the history, evolution, and current state of social services to ethnic communities in the United States reveals vital pieces to the puzzle of ethnic-sensitive practice and multicultural service delivery. Now available from Waveland Press, this much-needed synthesis of existing empirical and theoretical literature, case studies, and interviews with key informants will empower social service providers to respond effectively to the needs of ethnic communities.

Social Services and the Ethnic Community

Politics & Social Sciences

Iglehart, Alfreda P.

Becerra, Rosina M.

Social Sciences

Allyn&Bacon

The demand for ethnic-sensitive social services in the twenty-first century continues to grow as ethnic diversity in the United States increases. With demographic projections revealing that populations of color will eventually outnumber Whites, helping professionals are increasingly challenged to define and deliver ethnic-sensitive services. In their meticulously documented and well-organized second edition, Iglehart and Becerra stress that analysis of the origins, evolution, and current state of social service delivery systems to ethnic communities is vital to the provision of ethnic-sensitive practice. Up-to-date sources provide expanded discussions of ethnic and racial-group history in the United States, White ethnics and their services, ethnicity and the development of social work, and the linkage of mainstream agencies to ethnic communities. Ethnic-sensitive practice is a puzzle that can be assembled through an understanding of the past, identification of contemporary issues, and recognition of the significance of race and ethnicity in American society. Through a synthesis of historical, theoretical, and empirical literature, this important work can empower social service providers to effectively address the needs of ethnic minorities and provide them with increased validation, visibility, and voice within their communities.

Waveland Pr Inc.

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Social Services and the Ethnic Community

Social Services and the Ethnic Community