Readings in Ethnic Psychology

This pioneering reader is a collection of fundamental writings on the influence of culture and ethnicity on human social behavior. An overview of current psychological knowledge about African Americans Asian Americans American Indians and Hispanics/Latinos in the United States Readings in Ethnic Psychology addresses basic concepts in the field--race ethnic identity acculturation and biculturalism. In addition psychosocial conditions such as risk behaviors adaptive health behaviors psychological distress and culturally appropriate interventions are also explored.