| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 324 pages) : illustrations, map. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-305) and index. |
| Contents |
Setting the stage -- Context grounding -- Demographic profile, trends, and commentary -- Profile of Latinos' health -- Best practices with Latinos -- A conceptual foundation: access, culture, and assets -- Access challenges to service delivery -- Latino cultural values and beliefs -- A cultural assets paradigm: a conceptual foundation -- A view from the field -- Practice applications and considerations. |
| Summary |
Presents a definition and demographic map of Latinos, Latino culture, and a cultural asset paradigm. This book identifies strategies for designing culturally relevant programs and services. It provides an understanding on culture, access, assets, and how they intersect to inform practices. It is intended for students and professionals. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Social work with Hispanic Americans.
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Hispanic Americans -- Services for.
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Hispanic Americans -- Social conditions.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Delgado, Melvin. Social work with Latinos. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007 (DLC) 2005037213 (OCoLC)62741431 |
| ISBN |
9780199774999 electronic bk. |
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0199774994 electronic bk. |
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