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Puerto Rican children on the mainland : interdisciplinary perspectives / [editors] Alba N. Ambert, Maria D. Alvarez.
| Other author | Ambert, Alba N., 1946- |
| Other author | Alvarez, Maria D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Garland Pub., ©1992. |
| Description | xxii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Garland reference library of social science ; vol. 636. Studies in education and culture ; vol. 4 Garland reference library of social science ; v. 636. ^A654520 Garland reference library of social science. Studies in education and culture ; vol. 4. ^A280984 |
| Contents | Puerto Rican children on the Mainland: current perspectives / Maria D. Alvarez -- Puerto Ricans: historical and cultural perspectives / Alba N. Ambert and Clare S. Figler -- The enriched language of Puerto Rican children / Alba N. Ambert -- The verbal folklore of Puerto Rican children: implications for promoting achievement / Kathryn Hill -- Motivational orientations, learning, and the Puerto Rican child / Maria Rosa Tapia -- Promoting the academic growth of Puerto Rican children / Maria D. Alvarez -- Researching research: a student-teacher-researcher collaborative project / Carmen I. Mercado -- On to college: dropout preventions is possible / Andrés Rodriguez, Jr. -- The legacy of health care for Puerto Rican children / Sandra Estepa -- |
| Contents | Asthma, the Puerto Rican child, and the school / Peter J. Guarnaccia -- Migration, health, and social stress among Puerto Rican adolescents / Susan Meswick -- Puerto Rican families on the Mainland: stresses and support systems / Clare S. Figler. |
| Local note | Little-284460 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-361) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 91014209 |
| ISBN | 0824044991 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC2693.3 .P84 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |