This volume takes an in-depth look at the family resources and coping mechanisms of African Americans. Organized in two sections, the book first examines Africa

In Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective, leading black scholars come together to discuss complex human behavior problem

[Publisher-supplied data] In a field dominated by deficiency and deviance models for minority families, Resiliency in African American Families breaks that mold

Resilience is a topic that is currently receiving increased attention. In general, resilience refers to the capacity of those who, even under the most stressful

Concern with stress and coping has a long history in biomedical, psychological and sociological research. The inadequacy of simplistic models linking stressful