Trauma and Racial Minority Immigrants
Author | : Pratyusha Tummala-Narra |
Publisher | : Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic P |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 2021 |
ISBN-10 | : 1433833697 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781433833694 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: With the polarizing issue regarding immigration in the United States, we are currently living in a time where the debates and controversy surrounding these instances are fueled. In this book, Dr. Pratyusha Tummala-Narra assembles a diverse group of experts to examine the struggles, trauma, and resilient actions of those who are forced to leave behind their families and livelihood. With author expertise ranging from psychology of prejudice and historical trauma to clinical and community-based interventions, this book teaches the impact of the sociopolitical climate on racial minority immigrants, as well as highlights theory, research, and practice concerning the various types of trauma and oppression faced.