Substance Abuse Prevention: A Multicultural Perspective - Hardcover

Snehendu, Kar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0895031949 ISBN 13: 9780895031945

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

In thirteen chapters, twenty-four authors share their analyses, concerns, and conclusions in several domains including the: meaning and dynamics of multiculturalism affecting prevention intervention, relative risks and knowledge gaps across ethnic groups, social trends affecting health risks and substance abuse, lessons learned from substance abuse research and prevention, role of the media, promises and limits of the new public health paradigm for assessment, policy development, assurance of preventive services, and social action and empowerment for prevention in partnership with the public.

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About the Author

Snehendu Kar, Dr.O.H., received his M.Sc. in Psychology in 1958 from the University of Calcutta, India, and his Dr.P.H. in Public Health and Behavioral Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley. His professional and research interests include acculturation and health, health communication in multicultural communities, and empowerment and health education. Dr. Kar is currently at UCLA as Professor of Community Health Sciences, Director of the MPH Program for Health Professionals (MPHHP) in Health Promotion and Health Education, and Co-Director of Public Health Practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0895031949
• ISBN 13: 9780895031945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 332