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1 online resource |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Situating the state of Latino access to education in the United States -- Mexican Americans and education : historical trends and emerging issues -- Latinos and higher education : review of prior empirical studies -- A case study in the Lone Star state -- Research findings : in their own words -- Research findings in theoretical context : a qualitative analysis -- Manifestations of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education : tools for Latino students in the twenty-first century -- "Revolutionizing" education in the midst of globalization - a twenty-first century challenge -- Adelante : the future of Latinos in higher education. |
| Summary |
"While the black and white racial experience has been delineated over the years, the ethnic realities of Latinos have received minimal attention. Therefore, with Latinos projected as the upcoming U.S. population majority, the central goal of this book is to document the Latino experience in the world of academia, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on first-generation Latino students in higher education, delineating the dynamics of the educational journey, while situating their experiences within the ethnic community, the overall American society, and the international community. The text focuses on (1) ethnic realities including Latino student access to higher education, retention, graduation rates, and career success; (2) analysis of historic trends; (3) extensive review of prior empirical studies; (4) a holistic portrayal of education in the U.S.; (5) a qualitative study conducted in an institution of higher education in Texas, placing the stories of participating Latino students in theoretical context; (6) vivid documentation of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education; (7) exploration of potential solutions to historical and contemporary barriers confronting Latino students; (8) development of a model of empowerment for Latino students; (9) information for the establishment of a balanced educational system; (10) accountability of higher education institutions; (11) review of revolutionizing education in the midst of current globalization; and (12) venturing into the future of Latino education in the overall American experience. Finally, the book seeks to examine not only America's racism that is evident, but also the structural, cultural, and ideological forces that have influenced and continue to perpetuate the current educational situation for Latinos."-- Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Hispanic Americans -- Education (Higher) -- United States.
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Hispanic Americans -- Education (Higher) |
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United States. |
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Hispanic Americans. |
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Hispanic American college students -- United States.
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Hispanic American college students. |
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Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
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Universities and colleges. |
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Minorities -- Education (Higher) -- United States.
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Minorities -- Education (Higher) |
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Educational equalization -- United States.
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Educational equalization. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Urbina, Martin G. (Martin Guevara), 1972- Latino access to higher education Springfield, Illinois : Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, [2016] 9780398090913 (DLC) 2015026097 |
| ISBN |
9780398090920 (pdf) |
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0398090920 (pdf) |
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9780398090913 (paperback) |
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