Providing in-depth coverage of the Mexican American population from social, cultural, and psychological (clinical) perspectives, this book promotes the understanding of cultural practices and sociological characteristics of this important ethnic group. * Addresses the characteristics of members of this large and growing group of Americans as distinct from the generalized ethnic group of "Latino Americans" * Covers long-time U.S. residents and recent immigrants from Mexico as well as second and later generation Mexican Americans * Provides extensive information about the Mexican American population from different perspectives that gives readers better insight and understanding about this important ethnic group * Promotes cultural sensitivity when working with Mexican Americans in different settings * Describes specific clinical strategies that can be effective when working with Mexican Americans
- | Author: Mario A. Tovar
- | Publisher: Praeger
- | Publication Date: Mar 20, 2017
- | Number of Pages: 208 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover/Psychology
- | ISBN-10: 1440841470
- | ISBN-13: 9781440841477
