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• File Size: 2076 KB
• Print Length: 544 pages
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company; 2 edition (December 10, 2008)
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• Language: English
• ASIN: B002H5GTC4
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I felt that this book had a tendency to make very subjective, generalized, unsupported assumptions. I offer an example: in the chapter about Mexicans, it says something to the effect of: being overweight is viewed as a good quality in Mexican culture. Ok, we know that there does tend to be widespread obesity among Mexican populations, but how do you come to the conclusion that being overweight is a desirable state among Mexican people? I am a Mexican American and I have never known a single Mexican person who viewed being overweight as a coveted position. I would not advise taking this book as gospel truth. Exercise caution when referencing this book in the clinical setting.

By NurseyJ

This book contains numerous archaic and very questionable cultural
stereotypes with unacceptable evidence behind the cultural
descriptions presented. In many chapters, the only cited resource
behind these assertions is a book the author himself previously
published. There are no footnotes assigned to the plethora of bizarre
and sweeping statements about various "heritages."

I was left wondering how the author knew that the Amish eat cookies of
"about 3 inches in diameter" (p.42) or why the author believes the
modern African-American community largely respects/values "voodoo
doctors" (p.35). Another strange claim made is that people from Appalachia feed their babies grease, sugar,
and coffee (p.55). If we're to believe Purnell, Mexicans are
generally not punctual (p.294) and see being overweight as positive
(p.296). These are but a few of MANY dubious claims with insufficient
sources cited to back them up.

If you have to use this book in a class, think critically before
accepting any unsupported assertions made in this book. Otherwise,
you might find yourself delivering culturally INcompetent health care
in the real world.

By Gilbert