Spirituality and the Black helping tradition in social work / Elmer P. Martin and Joanne M. Martin.

Author/creator Martin, Elmer P.
Other author Martin, Joanne Mitchell.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Association of Social Workers, ©2002.
Descriptionvii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Social work with African Americans.
Social workers--Religious life. --United States.
Social service--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
African American social workers--Religious life.
Helping behavior--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
African Americans--Religion.

Contents Spirituality and the traditional African helper -- Spirituality and the enslaved Black helper -- Religious mythomania and the fight for freedom -- Spirituality and the race work in the free Black community -- Alexander Crummell, W.E.B. Du Bois, and the transition of race work to social work -- Early Black male social workers and the integration of spirituality and science -- Early Black female social workers, spirituality, and fictive kinship -- Black spirituality and mainstream social work -- Spirituality and African-centered and Black experience-based social work approaches.
Local noteLittle-360816--3051310668291
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002021944
ISBN0871013223

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV3181 .M372 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold