Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (Paperback) by Rachel Spector

9780838513972. New condition. Trade paperback. 4th ed. Language: English. Pages: 407. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 407 p. In the fourth edition of Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness, Dr. Spector shares her own experiences in discussing health beliefs and practices of major ethnic groups found in the United States and Canada. Traditional health care beliefs and practices from Asian, African-American, Hispanic and Native-American perspectives are represented - all from a nursing point of view. Provider self-awareness and consumer-oriented issues surrounding delivery and acceptance of health care are discussed, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity amoung all health care providers.