Boys and Men in African American Families edited by Linda M. Burton, Dorian Burton, Susan M. McHale, Valarie King, Jennifer Van Hook.

This important volume takes a life course approach in sharing empirical insights on the family experiences of African American males in socioeconomic and political contexts. Representing fields ranging from developmental psychology to public health and sociology to education, chapters identify chall...

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Other Authors: M. Burton, Linda (Editor), Burton, Dorian (Editor), M. McHale, Susan (Editor), King, Valarie (Editor), Van Hook, Jennifer (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:National Symposium on Family Issues, 7
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Table of Contents:
  • Repairing the Breach Revisited: A Focus on Families and Black Males
  • Adjustment and Development Patterns of African American Males: The Role of Families, Communities, and Other Contexts
  • The Adjustment and Development of African American Males: Conceptual Frameworks and Emerging Research Opportunities
  • Considering Risk and Resiliency among Children of Incarcerated Parents
  • Dueling Narratives: Racial Socialization and Literacy as Triggers for Re-Humanizing African American Boys, Young Men, and their Families
  • A Trauma-Informed Approach to Affirming the Humanity of African American Boys and Supporting Healthy Transitions to Manhood
  • Humanizing Developmental Science to Promote Positive Development of Young Men of Color
  • Families, Prisoner Reentry, and Reintegration
  • Exploring the Challenges Former Prisoners Face Finding Work
  • Safe Spaces for Vulnerability: New Perspectives on African Americans who Struggle to be Good Fathers
  • On Audre and Malcolm’s Advice
  • Family Influences on African American Men’s Health: Family-Based Interventions
  • John Henry and the Paradox of Manhood, Fatherhood and Health for African American Fathers
  • They Can’t Breathe: Why Neighborhoods Matter for the Health of African American Men and Boys
  • Black Men Love Family and Community
  • Heterogeneity in Research on African American Boys and Men: Focusing on Resilience, Social Networks, and Community Violence
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