The Latino education crisis : the consequences of failed social policies / Patricia Gándara, Frances Contreras.

Author/creator Gandara, Patricia C.
Other author Contreras, Frances, 1972-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2009.
Description415 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The crisis and the context -- On being Latino or Latina in America -- American schools and the Latino student experience -- Is language the problem? -- Inside the lives of Puente students -- Beating the odds and going to college -- The costs and effectiveness of intervention -- Rescatando suenos, rescuing dreams.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 373-403) and index.
LCCN 2008024118
ISBN9780674031272 (alk. paper)
ISBN067403127X (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LC2669 .G36 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold