Baby boomers of color : implications for social work policy and practice /
Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomer...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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New York :
Columbia University Press,
[2015]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvin Delgado rectifies this injustice by providing a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 277 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-266) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780231538428 0231538421 |