Social Workers Speak out on the HIV/AIDS Crisis

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Social Workers Speak out on the HIV/AIDS Crisis Voices from and to African-American Communities

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Larry M. Gant, Patricia A. Stewart, Vincent J. Lynch

with Willis Green, Jr., Darrell P. Wheeler, and Ednita M. Wright

Book Code: C6093

ISBN: 0-275-96093-5

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-96093-3

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176 pages, figures, maps,

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 10/30/1998

List Price: $106.95 (UK Sterling Price: £59.95)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Paperback

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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The unique aspect of this book is that it is written by African-American social workers who speak out on their multiple roles.
—AIDS Book Review Journal

Description: Written by a team of nationally recognized African American social work professionals with extensive and distinguished backgrounds of HIV/AIDS service, the book examines the crisis facing African American communities. The editors strive to convey to academics, researchers, and students the magnitude of the crisis and that individuals and organizations serving African Americans need to be able to respond to the service delivery needs this crisis brings. The crisis is evident in the fact that by year 2000 fully 50% of all AIDS cases will be among African Americans--who only constitute 12% of the nation's population. This book serves as a "wake-up call" and is designed to stimulate discussion and planning for new models of service to all African Americans and HIV prevention, education, and treatment.

Table of Contents:

Preface by Vincent J. Lynch
Introduction by Patricia A. Stewart
HIV/AIDS and African Americans: Assumptions, Myths, and Realities by Larry M. Gant et al.
Social Work Practice with African Americans with HIV/AIDS...Challenges to Mind, Body, and Spirit by Patricia A. Stewart
Strategies for Effective Intervention with African Americans by Ednita M. Wright
The Challenges of an AIDS Service Organization Executive in Harlem by Willis Green, Jr.
When Silence Equals Death: Advocacy and Policy Perspectives in AIDS and African Americans by Larry M. Gant
Community Based Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Services for African Americans by Darrell P. Wheeler
Report from the Washington Summit on Social Work Leadership and AIDS in African American Communities by Larry M. Gant et al.
Where Are We and Where Do We Need to Go: A Blueprint for the Future by Larry M. Gant et al.
Index

LC Card Number: 98-21658

LCC Class: HV3181

Dewey Class: 362


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