Hanson (education, San Francisco State U.) and Lynch (pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, U. of Southern California) created this book for interventionists, educators, health care professionals, therapists, and social workers, so they are better able to meet the needs of today's diverse families. The authors explore topics in regards to supportive approaches to diversity, disability, and risk. Specific topics include families in the 21st century; cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity; conceptual framework for understanding and supporting families; traditional and evolving family roles and functions; poverty; mental health; creating family-professional alliances; and communicating and collaborating. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)