Dayer-Berenson's (Drexel U., Philadelphia, and U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford) text is designed to help student nurses, practicing nurses, and advanced practice nurses interact effectively with and provide care for patients of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Coverage includes an overview of cultural foundations, cultural competency, and transcultural nursing/health care followed by guidance for specific cultural groups--Black Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Whites (Non-Hispanic). The second edition incorporates new 2010 Census data and includes an expanded appendix on Muslim culture, with new information on Hindu culture. Purchase of the text includes access to numerous online study tools for students and online resources for instructors. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)