Introduction: Our paper describes three examples of how public libraries in at-risk-neighbourhoods have worked with social innovations in order to develop and strengthen their services for minority groups. The libraries were chosen because they are frontrunners in the field of cultural diversity and social inclusion in Denmark. Method: The…

Environment and behavior of disadvantaged rural families affect the growth and development of children. Specifically, infant punishment, rewarding behavior, sibling independence, health, housing, and working mothers are discussed. (This study was supported in part by a grant (RE: IF 4-NU-27,028-01) from the Div. of Nursing, HEW) (JF)

This paper investigates family patterns and value orientations of rural blacks with regard to twelve categories of behavior, among which are education, health, recreation, occupation, housing patterns, and ethnic attitudes. Data presented are based on 100 interviews, and impressions from non-structured interviews with community leaders, public…