Building Health Coalitions in the Black Community

by Ronald L. Braithwaite, Sandra E. Taylor, John N. Austin

Overview

Examines a wide range of problems and issues associated with the phenomenon of coalition building for health promotion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803973091
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/30/1999
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

An Historical Analysis of Health and Collaborative Efforts in African American Communities
The Federal and Foundation Emphasis on Coalition Initiatives
Coalitions in Theory and Practice
The Urban Context
Coalitions Combating Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
The Black Faith Community and Public Health
Communities of Color Respond to Environmental Threats to Health
The Environmental Justice Framework
Rural Coalitions and Substance Abuse Prevention
A Case Study Approach
Sustaining and Maintaining Coalitions
Building Community-Developed Coalitions
A Practical Approach
Appendix
Community Coalition Member Training

Editorial Reviews

"This is a fascinating, lucid, and well-written book which addresses the important subjects of health promotion and disease prevention from an African American perspective. The text nicely integrates theory and practice relating to coalition building, and provides excellent case examples. Given the growing interest in the delivery of more culturally responsive care to our diverse society, this text should be of great interest to audiences that include patients/consumers, health professions educators, and policy-makers."

Wornie Reed

"An important book for African Americans nationwide; I believe it will make a real impact on the way we view comprehensive health care for communities of color in this country."

Kweisi Mfume

Examines issues and benefits of building coalitions for health promotion campaigns in black communities. Begins with a historical review of health care and collaboration involving the black population, then reveals federal and research foundation support for coalition building and addresses issues such as the role of evaluation, collaboration between religious and public health officials, and environmental issues. Braithwaite is professor of behavioral sciences and health education at the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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