Human Services and the Afrocentric Paradigm |
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| Author:
| Schiele, Jerome H.
Schiele, Jerome |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7890-0565-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2000 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $230.00 |
Book Description:
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Human Services and the Afrocentric Paradigm presents a new way of understanding human behavior, attacking social problems, and exploring social issues. This excellent guide shows that understanding the simultaneous forces of oppression and spiritual alienation in American society serves as a foundation for understanding the societal problems here. The first book to offer a comprehensive exposition of how the Afrocentric paradigm can be used by human service professionals and community...
More DescriptionHuman Services and the Afrocentric Paradigm presents a new way of understanding human behavior, attacking social problems, and exploring social issues. This excellent guide shows that understanding the simultaneous forces of oppression and spiritual alienation in American society serves as a foundation for understanding the societal problems here. The first book to offer a comprehensive exposition of how the Afrocentric paradigm can be used by human service professionals and community advocates, Human Services and the Afrocentric Paradigm discusses why and how human service work is hampered by Eurocentric cultural values and will help you to offer fair and effective services to your clients.