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Growing Up Hispanic: Health and Development of Children of Immigrants
Growing Up Hispanic Health and Development of Children of Immigrants Author:Nancy S. Landale, Susan McHale, Alan Booth Hispanic children of immigrants are a diverse and fast-growing population in the United States. Growing Up Hispanic explores the challenging environment in which these children are raised--high poverty rates, low academic achievement, limited access to health and social services, negative sentiments about immigrant families, and uncertain politi... more »cal and legal support--and examines how neighborhood, family, school, and community affect their development and well-being. A bold policy agenda can improve these children's lives and help them thrive. Here, diverse scholars examine the social ecologies, how families influence children's adaptation to new environments, the effects of education policies on school experiences, and the roles of health care policies and social services in well-being.« less