Nineteenth century review of mental health care for African Americans: A legacy of service and policy barriers

Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 29-50

  Lowe, Tony B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

African Americans; Barriers; Historical; Mental health; Policy; Service

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845401722     PISSN: 01915096     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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