Asian American Psychology
Current Perspectives
Nita Tewari editor Alvin N Alvarez editor Alvin Alvarez editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:26th Sep '08
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This is the first textbook written to welcome those who are new to Asian American psychology. Concepts and theories come to life by relating the material to everyday experiences and by including activities, discussion questions, exercises, clinical case studies, and internet resources. Contributions from the leading experts and emerging scholars and practitioners in the field - the majority of whom have also taught Asian American psychology - feature current perspectives and key findings from the psychological literature.
The book opens with the cornerstones of Asian American psychology, including Asian American history and research methods. Part 2 addresses how Asian Americans balance multiple worlds with topics such as racial identity, acculturation, and religion. Part 3 explores the psychological experiences of Asian Americans through the lens of gender and sexual orientation and their influence on relationships. Part 4 discusses the emerging experiences of Asian Americans, including adoptees, parachute kids, and multiracial Asian Americans. Part 5 focuses on social and life issues facing Asian Americans such as racism, academic and career development. The text concludes with an examination of the physical and psychological well-being of Asian Americans and avenues for coping and healing.
This ground-breaking volume is intended as an undergraduate/beginning graduate level introductory textbook on Asian American psychology taught in departments of psychology, Asian American and/or ethnic studies, counseling, sociology, and other social sciences. In addition, the clinical cases will also appeal to clinicians and other mental health workers committed to learning about Asian Americans.
"What is needed is a textbook that has depth and breadth concerning Asian American issues and that can appeal to students. The field now has such a book. The depth in analysis of issues has not been sacrificed for breadth of topics. The chapters are written by some of the most distinguished Asian American scholars, young and old, in the nation... Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives is a major and unparalleled contribution to the field and to the education of students." - Stanley Sue, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Davis, from the Foreword
"I have taught courses in Asian American Psychology for over 15 years and would have welcomed a textbook such as this....I feel that this book fills a niche that needed to be filled...It has both the breadth and depth necessary to be an excellent resource. Drs. Tewari and Alvarez have done a superb job of bringing together an outstanding group of scholars in the field of Asian American Psychology" - Mary Ann Takemoto, Associate Vice President at California State University, Long Beach
"What is needed is a textbook that has depth and breadth concerning Asian American issues and that can appeal to students. The field now has such a book. The depth in analysis of issues has not been sacrificed for breadth of topics. The chapters are written by some of the most distinguished Asian American scholars, young and old, in the nation... Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives is a major and unparalleled contribution to the field and to the education of students." - Stanley Sue, University of California, Davis, from the Foreword
"I have taught courses in Asian American Psychology for over 15 years and would have welcomed a textbook such as this....I feel that this book fills a niche that needed to be filled...It has both the breadth and depth necessary to be an excellent resource. Drs. Tewari and Alvarez have done a superb job of bringing together an outstanding group of scholars in the field of Asian American Psychology" - Mary Ann Takemoto, California State University, Long Beach
ISBN: 9780805860085
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 2800g
704 pages