By Martha Balshem. 174 pp., illustrated. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press, 1993. $42 (cloth); $15.95 (paper). ISBN 1-56098-250-0 (cloth)
The tapestry of American society is woven from many interdependentyet distinct cultural threads. Each cultural perspective ischaracterized by beliefs and values that influence the interpretationof events. Given the broad spectrum of values and beliefs inthis country, there is a potential for misunderstanding andpoor communication among persons, groups, and communities whencultural differences are not taken into account. Through anexamination of the beliefs of "the working class and medicalauthority" in the area of health, Cancer in the Community elaborateson the problems that arise when there is a discontinuity ofbelief between groups working . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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