Noted researchers, educators, and clinicians, from a wealth of backgrounds, introduce y ou to 30 population groups from around the globe. Each contributor uses the Purnell 12-step model to explore a cultural group, and examine the implications of each step on the delivery of health care. Their in-depth understanding of these societies brings you personal perspectives you will find nowhere else.

Transcultural diversity and health care / Larry D. Purnell -- The Purnell model for cultural competence / Larry D. Purnell -- People of African American heritage / Josepha Campinha-Bacote -- The Amish / Anna Frances Z. Wenger and Marion R. Wenger -- People of Appalachian heritage / Kathleen W. Huttlinger and Larry D. Purnell -- People of Arab heritage / Anahid Dervartanian Kulwicki -- People of Chinese heritage / Yan Wang and Larry D. Purnell -- People of Guatemalan heritage / Tina A. Ellis and Larry D. Purnell -- People of Egyptian heritage / Afaf Ibrahim Meleis and Mahmoud Hanafi Meleis -- People of Filipino heritage / Dula F. Pacquiao -- People of French Canadian heritage / Ginette Coutu-Wakulczyk, Denise Moreau, and Diane Alain -- People of German heritage / Jessica A. Steckler -- People of Haitian heritage / Jessie M. Colin and Ghislaine Paperwalla -- People of Iranian heritage / Homeyra Hafizi, Maryam Sayyedi, and Juliene G. Lipson -- People of Japanese heritage / Susan Turale and Misae Ito -- People of Jewish heritage / Larry D. Purnell and Janice Selekman -- People of Korean heritage / Eun-ok Im -- People of Mexican heritage / Rick Zoucha and Cecilia A. Zamarripa -- People of Russian heritage / Linda S. Smith -- People of Polish heritage / Henry M. Plawecki [and others] -- People of Thai heritage / Ratchneewan Ross and Jeffrey Ross.