Handbook of African American Psychology

The Handbook of African American Psychology provides a comprehensive guide to current developments in African American psychology. It presents theoretical empirical and practical issues that are foundational to African American psychology. It synthesizes the debates in the field and research designed to understand the psychological cognitive and behavioral development of African Americans. The breadth and depth of the coverage in this handbook offers both foundational material and current developments. Although similar topics will be covered in this text that are included in other works this will be the only work in which experts in the field write on contemporary debates related to these topics. Moreover the proposed text incorporates other issues that are typically not covered in related books. The contributing authors also identify gaps in the literature and point to future directions in research training and practice.Key Features Contains the writings of renowned editors and contributors The most well-respected and accomplished editors and authors in the area of African American psychology and psychology in general have come together to lend their expert analysis of issues and research in this field.Designedfor course use With a consistent format from chapter to chapter and sections on historical development cutting-edge theories assessment intervention methodology and development issues instructors will find this handbook appropriate for use with upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level classesOffers unique coverage: The authors discuss issues not typically found in other books on African American psychology such as ethics certification the gifted and talented Hip-Hop and youth culture common misconceptions about African Americans and within-group differences related to gender class age and sexual orientation.