The Struggle of Latino/Latina University Students by Felix M Padilla

The Struggle of Latino/Latina University Students by Felix M Padilla

Based on a three-year ethnographic study of a class on the sociology of Latino/a society, this book tells the story of how the students navigated academic life in a predominantly white university to construct their own education. Padilla weaves together journal entries, his own experiences in education, cultural analysis, and theory to create a rich narrative.

"The sensitivity shown by Professor Felix MPadilla to Andres and to the diversity of student populations is precisely what is needed in the academy. A close reading of his text enables educators to learn what it means to be in search of a liberating educaton." -- James G. Spady, Philadelphia New Observer
"In this critical reflection on the current state of American higher education, Felix Padilla offers hope for students who have too long been excluded from the traditional discourse. It is essential reading for any of us in higher education who are willing to run the risks of truly hearing the voices of today's wonderfully diverse students." -- Jim Fraser, Northeastern University

M. Padilla is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies at Lehman College, City University of New York. He is the author of several books, including The Gang as an American Enterprise (1992).

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ISBN 13	9780415912945
ISBN 10	0415912946
Title	The Struggle of Latino/Latina University Students
Author	Felix M Padilla
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1997-02-12
Number of pages	254
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