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African American Leadership: An Empowerment Tradition in Social Welfare History

paperback – April 1, 2001
by Carlton-Laney, Iris
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ISBN-13: 9780871013170 ISBN-10: 0871013177
Publisher
NASW Press
Binding
paperback
Published
April 1, 2001
Weight
1.0 lbs
Dimensions
25.40×1.30×17.80 cm

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African American Leadership: An Empowerment Tradition in Social Welfare History by Carlton-Laney, Iris. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780871013170.

Sixteen essays discuss the achievements and influence of African American social work and social welfare leaders. Among the figures discussed are Victoria Earle Matthews, Birdye Henrietta Haynes, Marcus Garvey, Lawrence Oxley, Janie Porter Barrett, Mary Church Terrell, Thyra Edwards, and Sarah Collins Fernandis. Separate chapters discuss African Americans and social work in Philadelphia between 1900 and 1930, the historical development of African American Child Welfare Services, and the traditional helping roles of older African American women. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)