Format:
Online-Ressource (xv, 98 p)
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23 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. World Bank E-Library
ISBN:
9780821380499
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9780821380840
Series Statement:
New frontiers of social policy
Content:
The last twenty years has witnessed a growing recognition of the importance of considering cultural and ethnic diversity in the design and implementation of development programs. The increasing cultural diversity of societies throughout the world and the important role of culture in identity formation in a global society create a major challenge for national and local governments in ensuring social cohesion and inclusion. This book reviews recent approaches in taking into account cultural diversity in delivery of basic services. It first discusses the idea that supporting cultural diversity ca
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-89) and index
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction: Culture and Services; Chapter 2: Cultural Diversity and Public Policy; Chapter 3: Cultural Diversity and Service Delivery; Chapter 4: Designing and Implementing Policies That Support Cultural Diversity in Service Delivery; Chapter 5: Adapting Services to a Diverse Society; Appendix: What Is Cultural Identity?; Bibliography; Index; Back cover;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780821380499
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Delivering Services in Multicultural Societies
Language:
English
