Latinos and the Economy: Integration and Impact in Schools, Labor Markets, and Beyond

by David L. Leal

Book Overview

At 15.4 percent of the population, Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States. They are a growing presence in all sectors of the economy, play an increasingly important role in government and politics, and are influential across a wide range of cultural domains. Despite the growing attention paid to Latinos in recent years, this population is characterized by relatively low socio-economic status, and Latinos frequently rank behind...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146142786X
• ISBN13: 9781461427865
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"