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RACE AND ETHNICITY / LATINO AND HISPANIC STUDIES

FORTHCOMING NEW Latinos and

The Latino Student’s The Chicano Movement Criminal Justice
Guide to STEM Careers A Historical Exploration An Encyclopedia

LAURA I. RENDÓN AND of Literature JOSÉ LUIS MORÍN, EDITOR
VIJAY KANAGALA, EDITORS SARA E. MARTÍNEZ
FOREWORD BY MILDRED GARCIA

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This book is an essential resource that This book furthers appreciation of key all-inclusive reference source
Latino/a students and families need to pieces in American literature from the for researchers looking for
make the best decisions about entering Chicano Movement by placing them information in this area. ”
and succeeding in a STEM career. It can in the context of history, society, and
also serve to aid faculty, counselors, culture. —Booklist, August 24, 2016
and advisors to assist students at every FEATURES “ A handy means to explore
step of entering and completing a STEM • Offers a one-stop reference work this important realm of inquiry.
career. for teachers covering the Chicano Recommended. ”
Movement as well as their students
FEATURES —Choice, November 1, 2016
• Integrates and aligns material for
• Provides a comprehensive array of This unique compilation of essays and
information on diverse STEM majors American literature and social studies entries provides critical insights into
that Latino/a students and families curriculum the Latino/a experience with the U.S.
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about entering a STEM field of study that align with the ELA Common Core criminal justice system.
Standards
• Presents current qualitative and FEATURES
quantitative research findings on what • Provides vital information at a time
has been shown to influence Latino/a SARA E. MARTÍNEZ, MLIS, manages when questions and controversies
student success as well as personal the Nathan Hale branch of the swirl about Latinos in the United
testimonials of Latino/a students’ Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic States
success in STEM Resource Center and was its founding
coordinator.
JOSÉ LUIS MORÍN is professor in
LAURA I. RENDÓN, PhD, is professor ALSO OF INTEREST the Latin American and Latina/o Studies
of higher education at the University of Department at John Jay College of Criminal
Texas-San Antonio. Check out more Historical Exploration of Justice, City University of New York.
VIJAY KANAGALA, PhD, is assistant Literature series titles on page 112.
professor of higher education at the
University of Vermont.

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