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Minority Populations and Health: An introduction to health disparities in the United States
offers a foundation in the core issues and theoretical frameworks for the development of policy and interventions to address race disparities in health-related outcomes. This book covers U.S. health and social policy, the role of race and ethnicity in health research, socioeconomic status and other social factors contributing to mortality, longevity and life expectancy, quantitative and demographic analysis and access, and utilization of health services.  Minority Populations and Health was designed to be used as a primary textbook for undergraduate courses and introductory-level graduate courses in pubic health, medicine, nursing, social work, policy studies and social science disciplines such as medical sociology, medical anthropology, health psychology, and political science.


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Race, Ethnicity and Health: A public health readeris acompendium on one of the most crucial topics confronting public health and health policy, Race, Ethnicity, and Health brings together the best peer reviewed research literature from the leading scholars and faculty in this growing field.

This original and much-needed resource will be invaluable to graduate students and researchers alike. The book provides a historical and political context for the study of health, race, and ethnicity, with key findings on disparities in healthcare access, use, and quality. This volume also examines the role of health care providers in health disparities and discusses the issue of matching patients and doctors by race.


 
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How are you going to pay for college?

With the costs of college these days, financial aid isn't an option; it's a necessity. But how do you know you're getting everything you deserve? Eight Steps to Help Black Families Pay for College walks you through this daunting process. Inside you will gain insight into how the government and colleges determine your expected family contribution (EFC). As a bonus, you'll discover the role affirmative action plays in the admissions decision. We've even included real-life stories to help you avoid financial aid gaffes and pitfalls.

Learn how to make informed action pay off now and in the long run so that one day you can give back to your alma mater and your community.


 
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Written specifically for African Americans students, the DayStar Guide to Colleges for African American Students contains candid advice from African American higher education professionals, expert admissions tips, and detailed information on top schools for African American students -- everything you need to make one of the most important decisions in your life.

* Ratings of both the academic and social life for African Americans at more than 400 U.S. colleges and universities, based on a nationwide survey of African American professionals in education

* In-Depth Profiles of the best 100 Colleges for African American students

* Facts and Figures on the African American students and faculty at hundreds of colleges and universities including information on black studies programs and African American organizations, enrollment, graduation rates, and more

* Information on historically black colleges and universities and universities not included in most college guidebooks