Community of SelfThis revised and expanded version of The Community of Self is one of Akbar's six books which address the issue of a holistic human psychology and an increased understanding of the unique psychological funtioning of African-American in particular. The Community of Self has been adapted as stage play, used as a guide for education of African-American children.. applied in workshops for social services and mental health providers, and used as a personal development and self-help book by thousands of people worldwide. |
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Page 63
... thinking which makes them desire to be something other than themselves . For the present rulers of society , this unreal image of manhood keeps the African - American male seeking to define his hood in terms of some physical dimensions ...
... thinking which makes them desire to be something other than themselves . For the present rulers of society , this unreal image of manhood keeps the African - American male seeking to define his hood in terms of some physical dimensions ...
Page 66
... thinking . This thinking should equip that people to satisfy and provide for their needs . The special cultural characteristics of a people require that they have a unique educational experience . At best , they can only use vestiges or ...
... thinking . This thinking should equip that people to satisfy and provide for their needs . The special cultural characteristics of a people require that they have a unique educational experience . At best , they can only use vestiges or ...
Page 70
... thinking processes within the child . We are concerned with the child's development of his inner self , his real self , his self as part of a majestic and enduring body ( or tribe ) . The child's thinking is developed by the influences ...
... thinking processes within the child . We are concerned with the child's development of his inner self , his real self , his self as part of a majestic and enduring body ( or tribe ) . The child's thinking is developed by the influences ...
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