02919nam 2200625Ia 450 991045669450332120200520144314.01-282-46255-597866124625590-8213-8084-2(CKB)2540000000000650(EBL)517172(OCoLC)664113457(SSID)ssj0000086231(PQKBManifestationID)11998361(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000086231(PQKBWorkID)10025923(PQKB)10747960(MiAaPQ)EBC517172(Au-PeEL)EBL517172(CaPaEBR)ebr10364990(CaONFJC)MIL246255(EXLCZ)99254000000000065020090910d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDelivering services in multicultural societies[electronic resource] /Alexandre MarcWashington, D.C. World Bankc20101 online resource (180 p.)New frontiers of social policyDescription based upon print version of record.0-8213-8049-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 coverThe 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 caNew frontiers of social policy.MinoritiesServices forMinoritiesSocial conditionsMulticulturalismElectronic books.MinoritiesServices for.MinoritiesSocial conditions.Multiculturalism.362.84Marc Alexandre1956-908986MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910456694503321Delivering services in multicultural societies2170258UNINA