Building health coalitions in the Black community

Building health coalitions in the Black community / Ronald L. Braithwaite, Sandra E. Taylor, John N. Austin.

Author/creator	Braithwaite, Ronald L., 1945-
Other author/creator	Taylor, Sandra E., 1955-
Other author/creator	Austin, John N.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2000.
Description	ix, 194 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	African Americans--Health and hygiene. Public health--United States --Citizen participation. Health promotion--United States --Citizen participation. Health planning--United States --Citizen participation. Health Care Coalitions--organization & administration --United States. Black people--United States Community health services--Organization and administration --United States. Health promotion--Methods --United States. Black People--United States. Community Health Services--organization & administration --United States. Health Promotion--methods --United States.

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 other 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: needs assessment survey.
Local note	Little-325799--305131020052M
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-180) and index.
LCCN	99006715
ISBN	0803973098 (acid-free paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	RA448.5.B53 B73 2000	✔ Available	Place Hold