The plight of the Black male in American society has been well-documented by scholars and practitioners. Although Black males represent only 6 percent of the American population, they represent about 40 percent of the prison population; the number of Black males in prison and jail exceeds the number of Black males in higher education. The homicide rates for Black males were 72.5 percent per 100,000, nearly eight times higher than for White males. This bibliographic volume explores the extent to which American academia has addressed these problems. It will be an invaluable resource for...
The plight of the Black male in American society has been well-documented by scholars and practitioners. Although Black males represent only 6 perc...
This book presents a comprehensive overview of Black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education, business, and politics. In the quest for human rights and social advancement, African-American leaders have emerged to lead the fight to overcome racial and economic barriers. This struggle has influenced the exercise of Black leadership in many other areas and the author uses an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the changes, continuities, and variety of African-American approaches to effective leadership. The book also suggests a...
This book presents a comprehensive overview of Black leadership in every aspect of American life, including movements for social justice, education...
African Leadership in the Twentieth Century represents the most comprehensive analysis of African leadership to date. It offers both historical and contemporary insights on how African leadership successfully achieved independence, but failed to improve the quality of African life. The study's critical analysis provides imperatives for future African leadership in the 21st century.
African Leadership in the Twentieth Century represents the most comprehensive analysis of African leadership to date. It offers both historical and co...
The increased number of ethnic groups living in Western societies offers challenges to the successful development and delivery of drug abuse services. This volume examines the history, patterns of drug use, customs and beliefs of five major racial groups - African, Asian, European, Native and Hispanics - and their relation to current treatment for drug abuse. Contributors address critical issues and make recommendations for change in public policy.
The increased number of ethnic groups living in Western societies offers challenges to the successful development and delivery of drug abuse services....
The increased number of ethnic groups living in Western societies offers challenges to the successful development and delivery of drug abuse services. This volume examines the history, patterns of drug use, customs and beliefs of five major racial groups - African, Asian, European, Native and Hispanics - and their relation to current treatment for drug abuse. Contributors address critical issues and make recommendations for change in public policy.
The increased number of ethnic groups living in Western societies offers challenges to the successful development and delivery of drug abuse services....
No longer can scholars and practitioners ignore the influence the African American male has on all facets of American culture and academia. Currently, there are over 16.6 million African American Males in the U.S. population who are largely ignored and misrepresented. This volume of The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science is being published to help rectify that problem.
"Dope addicts," "welfare pimps," home boys," "bloods" - the images of the African American male portrayed throughout the American media have been distorted to say the least. The...
No longer can scholars and practitioners ignore the influence the African American male has on all facets of American culture and academia. Current...
No longer can scholars and practitioners ignore the influence the African American male has on all facets of American culture and academia. Currently, there are over 16.6 million African American Males in the U.S. population who are largely ignored and misrepresented. This volume of The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science is being published to help rectify that problem.
"Dope addicts," "welfare pimps," home boys," "bloods" - the images of the African American male portrayed throughout the American media have been distorted to say the least. The...
No longer can scholars and practitioners ignore the influence the African American male has on all facets of American culture and academia. Current...
