Social Work Interventions: Helping People of Color

by George Henderson

This book provides a holistic study of the physical and mental health conditions that predominate among people of color. By presenting a thorough review of Third World cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors centering on health care, Henderson lays a firm foundation for understanding traditional non-Western cultures. Since immigrants, women, and people of color will be 85% of the net growth in the work force by the year 2000, human services professionals who assist people of color in state, county, and municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and nursing homes will be challenged to provide assistance to an increasing number of culturally diverse clients.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 1994

About the author

Dr. George Henderson is a professor emeritus and former dean of the University of Oklahoma. He earned a Ph.D. in educational sociology from Wayne State University in Detroit, is the author or co-author of 30+ books and 50+ articles and has accumulated several awards and honorary degrees. Dr. Henderson created the Human Relations Program at the University of Oklahoma and n 2001, the University established the Henderson Scholars Program to honor him. Also, the Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center bears his name.