| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 365 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The colonial era: schooling under Spanish rule, 1513-1821 -- Education during the Mexican era, 1821-1848 -- Americanization and resistance: contested terrain on the southwest frontier, 1848-1912 -- Education and imperialism at the turn of the century: Puerto Rico and Cuba, 1898-1930 -- Segregation and new arrivals, 1898-1960 -- Cuban arrivals, 1959-1980 -- In search of educational opportunity and access, the 1960's and 1970's -- Un paso hacia adelante, y otro hacia atras (one step forward, one step back): Latinos and schooling in the 1980's and 1990's |
| Summary |
At long last, the complete history of Latino education in the United States has been gathered together into one groundbreaking volume. Victoria-María MacDonald's engaging narrative guides the reader through an invaluable collection of primary documents and literature. Important for students and scholars alike, Latino Education in the United States provides a comprehensive examination of Latino culture, history, and education, and transcends regional and cultural boundaries. MacDonald highlights the poignant histories and triumphs of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Central and South Americans and explores the influence of Latino culture in the United States. Latino Education in the United States is an essential collection for all courses in the history of education, multicultural education, and Latino studies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Hispanic Americans -- Education -- History
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Curriculum planning & development -- Latin America.
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EDUCATION -- Students & Student Life.
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Education.
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Hispanic Americans -- Education
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Unterricht
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USA
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Hispanos.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781403982803 |
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1403982805 |
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