Description
Book SynopsisThe objective of this collection is to look at Afro-American young men within their full social and community context. The book consists of 19 chapters in four sections focusing on the structural conditions, parenting, education and social identity of young black men.
Trade ReviewThe importance of this book lies not only in its trail-blazing analyses and discussions...but in its recommendations for action.... * Race Relations Abstracts *
This book elucidate[s] the multiple causes and correlates of [the crisis facing African-American male teenagers] and suggest[s] a variety of solutions...in a thoughtful and compassionate manner. The dismal and too familiar statistics regarding rates of teen parenting, delinquency, homicide, and educational system failure are explored without losing sight of the individuals involved. * Contemporary Psychology *
...this important collection contains documented articles filled with insight for African American parents and community leaders. * CHOICE *
...this important collection contains documented articles filled with insight for African American parents and community leaders. * CHOICE *
The importance of this book lies not only in its trail-blazing analyses and discussions...but in its recommendations for action.... * Race Relations Abstracts *
This book elucidate[s] the multiple causes and correlates of [the crisis facing African-American male teenagers] and suggest[s] a variety of solutions...in a thoughtful and compassionate manner. The dismal and too familiar statistics regarding rates of teen parenting, delinquency, homicide, and educational system failure are explored without losing sight of the individuals involved. * Contemporary Psychology *
