Africans South of the Sahara -- Africans living in the UK -- Social care and policy context -- Organizational and leadership context -- Student survey -- Social cultural and economic pressures -- Marriage patterns -- Family and child rearing practices -- Religions and faiths -- Ageing mortality and death -- Balancing the demands from two cultures -- Conclusion
Summary
This important text promotes understanding of the complexities and diversities of African family life. It stimulates creative thinking about how social care professionals can develop meaningful relationships and engage confidently and effectively with African families they encounter within work contexts
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-150) and index
