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Miller, Dorothy – 1979
As minority groups in America become more urbanized and come under the pressures of acculturation, they are encouraged to give up old or "primitive" ways in favor of more modern, "scientific" ways. Although they are aware of the existence of illnesses such as cancer and tuberculosis and utilize modern medical services for such…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Alcoholism, Cultural Background, Cultural Pluralism
