Social Work Practice with Ethnically and Racially Diverse Nursing Home Residents and Their Families
Author:   Patricia Kolb
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
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9780231125321


Pages:   276
Publication Date:   06 July 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Patricia Kolb
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
Imprint:   Columbia University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.014kg
ISBN:  

9780231125321


ISBN 10:   0231125321
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   06 July 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Contributors Introduction, by Patricia J. Kolb 1. African American Elders, by Molly Davis 2. American Indian Elders, by Priscilla A. Day 3. Chinese American Elders, by Rhoda Wong 4. Italian American Elders, by Patricia J. Kolb and Rosemarie Hofstein 5. Japanese American Elders, by Tazuko Shibusawa 6. Korean American Elders, by Su-Jeong Park and Suk-Young Kang 7. Mexican American Elders, by Yvette Solis-Longoria 8. Puerto Rican Elders, by Maria Cuadrado Conclusion: Toward Culturally Competent Social Work Practice, by Patricia J. Kolb Index

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Worthy reading for all social nursing practitioners all over the world. -- L. Robert, Gerontology A compelling book for anyone working in gerontology or working in long-term care facilities. -- Carol Dorr, Families in Society an excellent overview of the cultural attributes that influence the life experiences of nursing home residents and their families. -- Jan M. Ivery, Gerontologist Accessible, informative and contributes constructively to advancing culturally appropriate care. -- Jenny Mackenzie, Ageing & Society


""Worthy reading for all social nursing practitioners all over the world."" -- L. Robert, Gerontology


Worthy reading for all social nursing practitioners all over the world. -- L. Robert Gerontology 4/29/08 A compelling book for anyone working in gerontology or working in long-term care facilities. -- Carol Dorr Families in Society Vol 89, No 3 an excellent overview of the cultural attributes that influence the life experiences of nursing home residents and their families. -- Jan M. Ivery Gerontologist Vol48, No6 Accessible, informative and contributes constructively to advancing culturally appropriate care. -- Jenny Mackenzie Ageing & Society Vol 28- 2008


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Patricia J. Kolb is a gerontological social worker and sociologist with extensive experience in social work practice, teaching, administration, and research. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, CUNY and is strongly committed to developing and disseminating knowledge pertaining to diversity of experiences in later adulthood.

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