Latinos in the United States have fought hard to attain equality, especially in the field of education. "The Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U.S." focuses on this fight for equal educational access and represents a significant addition to American educational literature. The contributors to this volume reveal that many Latino…

This book is intended to provide insights into the role that the mass media play in the broad educational process, especially in the ways that young people develop their beliefs and feelings about human diversity. The book also offers insights and ideas for grappling with the media teaching-learning process and for understanding its implications…

Discusses the responsibility of parents and schools to train American children to respect diversity and reject racial and ethnic stereotypes. Examines curricula that emphasize race relations and multicultural values and educational strategies that promote racial harmony. Suggests that a strong sense of self may best help children cope with racism.…