Black Families at the Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects (Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science) [Hardcover]

Robert Staples (Author), Leanor Boulin Johnson (Author)

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Series: Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science | Publication Date: December 4, 1992

Understanding the Black Family

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the diverse and complex issues surrounding the black family unit as it has evolved from preslavery to contemporary society. The authors draw on more than fifty years of combined experience studying the Black American family to offer insights into the historical development, its changing structures, and the roles of its family members such as economics, racism, culture, and politics have affected the dynamics of family relations.

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Addresses the diverse and complex issues surrounding the black family in America. Offers a comprehensive examination of the black family unit as it has evolved in contemporary society—looking at how economics, racism, culture, and politics have affected the dynamics of family relations. Examines all dimensions of family life, going beyond statistics to explain the reasons behind dating and sexual norms, patterns of marital interaction, the prevalence of the female-headed household, and characteristics of family life among the aged.

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This study offers a comprehensive examination of the black family unit as it has evolved in contemporary society. It examines all dimensions of family life, going beyond statistics to explain the reasons behind dating and sexual norms, patterns of marital interaction, the prevalence of the female-headed household, and characteristics of family life among the aged.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (December 4, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555424864
• ISBN-13: 978-1555424862
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book was in great condition, and to my surprise, looked as if it were brand new. I ordered it for a course I am enrolled in, but after reading the first couple of chapters, it was so interesting that I decided to share it with my co-workers. I am presently employed at a school that has an enrollment of predominantly African American students. This book has given me greater insight of the behaviors of those students I have come in contact with. I really enjoy reading and have found the perfect place to order books...Thanks to Amazon.com.

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This review is from: Black Families at the Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects (Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science) (Hardcover)

I had to read this book for my African American Experience Class, it was a throughly awesome revelation of the effects of slavery has had on Black people. Not to say the effects it takes on the many generations now and to come, if one is not aware of how to break the cycle.