AIDS and the New Orphans: Coping with Death by Barbara O. Dane (English) Paperba

Description: AIDS and the New Orphans by Barbara O. Dane, Carol Levine Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In this book, experts on AIDS, bereavement, and children draw together and analyze research and practice models that may be vital to individual and public policy solutions.The first chapter sets the stage by examining how Western culture approaches death. Publisher Description By the year 2000, as many as 125,000 children under the age of 18 in the U.S. will have been orphaned by AIDS. Social services in major urban centers such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington will be further overwhelmed by these new clients and their unique problems. In this book, experts on AIDS, bereavement, and children draw together and analyze research and practice models that may be vital to individual and public policy solutions.The first chapter sets the stage by examining how Western culture approaches death. Issues of spirituality and children are discussed next, and the following chapters deal with childhood bereavement among latency-age children and adolescents. The role of culture and ethnicity are examined in the Latino and Black communities. Also, the conflicts and problems that new guardians face as they attempt to build new and secure relationships with grieving youngsters are addressed. The book ends with an examination of four projects that are reaching children and families and gives recommendations to practitioners. This book is an invaluable examination of a problem of growing social concern for social, medical, and mental health professionals, public policy analysts, and the general public. Author Biography BARBARA O. DANE is Associate Professor at the New York University School of Social Work and engages in private practice with individuals, families, and groups. A frequent lecturer on AIDS and bereavement, she has authored several articles and book chapters and is co-author of AIDS: Intervening with Hidden Grievers.CAROL LEVINE is Executive Director of the Orphan Project: Families and Children in the HIV Epidemic. She has authored numerous articles and chapters on AIDS and bioethics, and is editor of A Death in the Family: Orphans of the HIV Epidemic. She was named a MacArthur fellow in 1993. Details ISBN 0865692491 ISBN-13 9780865692497 Title AIDS and the New Orphans Author Barbara O. Dane, Carol Levine Format Paperback Year 1994 Pages 168 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:9624408; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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