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Gathering information on a cultural group can be tricky. The sources below are most useful as you begin gathering information.
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These are some sources in CSUSM library that have information on particular cultural groups. If you are a distance education student, you may request that they be sent to you. Register here for that service. Otherwise, you can visit CSUSM Library to consult these sources.
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Guide to culturally competent health care |
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Encyclopedia of medical anthropology : health and illness in the world's cultures |
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Cross-cultural medicine |
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Refugee and immigrant health : a handbook for health professionals |
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Cultural diversity in health & illness |
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A nation of peoples : a sourcebook on America's multicultural heritage |
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Encyclopedia of immigration and migration in the American West |
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American immigrant cultures : builders of a nation |
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Multiculturalism in the United States : a comparative guide to acculturation and ethnicity |
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Encyclopedia of multiculturalism |
Cultural groups: suggested web sites
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African-American History, Culture, and Black Studies Resources |
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United States Census and Government Data The US Census 2000 briefs are a great resource. Here are a few related to ethnic subpopulations: |
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The Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Population |
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Office of Minority Health (Centers for Disease Control) |
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Other statistical information |
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National Center for Health Statistics Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Center for Disease Control: Data and Statistics California Department of Health Services: Statistical Resources County of San Diego: Community Health Statistics SANDAG: San Diego Association of Governments Demographics and Other Data Health Statistics: a guide from San Diego State University Libraries |
Books on a cultural group
When searching the library's collection for books on a cultural group,
start with broad, basic terms.
Looking for:
Search with:
Needs information on Mexican-Americans and health attitudes
(Mexican* or chican* or hispanic*) and health*
Information on African-American mental health
(black* or African*) and
(“mental health” or “mental illness” or “psycholog*)
Use the library catalog search box below to begin your search.
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Last Update: 11 Mar 13:27
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