Health of Native People of North America: A Bibliography and Guide to Resources, 1970-1994 / Edition 1

by Sharon A. Gray

Overview

In addition to information included in "standard" biomedical and health care resources, such as peer-reviewed journals, texts, and reference books, Health of Native People of North America includes references to specialized resources like associations, publications, dissertations, agency and committee reports, audiovisual materials, and book chapters.

While these "other" resources are often left out of more traditional guides and indexes, many of them were written by members of the Native community or by those with an intimate understanding of Native ways. Hence, they can provide unique and valuable insight into the many professional, personal and cultural issues inherent in providing healthcare services to the Native community.

Gray has also included information on health organizations, facilities and agencies serving the Native community, as well as information on educational programs for healthcare professionals that address Native cultural issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810831704
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/22/1996
Series:	Native American Bibliography Series , #20
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Sharon A. Gray works in the Information Services Department at the Health Sciences Library at SUNY in Buffalo, NY.

Editorial Reviews

...this bibliography will be useful for health care and Native American studies collections.

American Reference Books Annual

This is the first book-length treatment of the topic as a whole and thus is a welcome addition to the bibliographic and research literature on Native Americans... an excellent introductory chapter treats concepts of Indian health and the role US and Canadian governmental health care services have played. The multidisciplanary coverage, the access provided to 'fugitive' literature such as organization publications and book chapters, and the inclusion of the works of many Native authors are valuable contributions. Recommended for all Native American and health collections.

Choice Reviews

This is the first book-length treatment of the topic as a whole and thus is a welcome addition to the bibliographic and research literature on Native Americans... an excellent introductory chapter treats concepts of Indian health and the role US and Canadian governmental health care services have played. The multidisciplanary coverage, the access provided to 'fugitive' literature such as organization publications and book chapters, and the inclusion of the works of many Native authors are valuable contributions. Recommended for all Native American and health collections.

Choice

This is the first book-length treatment of the topic as a whole and thus is a welcome addition to the bibliographic and research literature on Native Americans... an excellent introductory chapter treats concepts of Indian health and the role US and Canadian governmental health care services have played. The multidisciplanary coverage, the access provided to 'fugitive' literature such as organization publications and book chapters, and the inclusion of the works of many Native authors are valuable contributions. Recommended for all Native American and health collections.

CHOICE

...this bibliography will be useful for health care and Native American studies collections.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)

A comprehensive source of information concerning Native Americans' health, beginning with a discussion of traditional health concepts and practices, epidemics and Indian health services since white colonization, and recent progress in Indian health problems. The main part of the book lists resources available in standard biomedical and healthcare publications as well as dissertations, audiovisual materials, book chapters, and more community-based resources such as organization publications and agency and community reports. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews