Latinas crossing borders and building communities in greater Washington : applying anthropology in multicultural neighborhoods / edited by Raúl Sánchez Molina and Lucy M. Cohen.

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"This book addresses how Latina/o immigrants use several strategies to meet adaptation challenges in the Washington D.C. area. Drawing on ethnographic research and practice, the authors focus on models of collaboration and interaction in institutions in the community that have offered opportunities...

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Other Authors:	Sánchez Molina, Raúl (Editor) Cohen, Lucy M. (Editor)
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]
Subjects:	Hispanic American women > Washington (D.C.) > Social conditions. Hispanic Americans > Washington (D.C.) > Social conditions. Cultural pluralism > Washington (D.C.) Community life > Washington (D.C.) Ethnic neighborhoods > Washington (D.C.) Social adjustment > Washington (D.C.) Applied anthropology > Washington (D.C.) Ethnology > Washington (D.C.) Washington (D.C.) > Ethnic relations. Applied anthropology. Community life. Cultural pluralism. Ethnic neighborhoods. Ethnic relations. Ethnology. Hispanic American women > Social conditions. Hispanic Americans > Social conditions. Social adjustment. Washington (D.C.)
Physical Description:	xi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format:	Book

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Summary:	"This book addresses how Latina/o immigrants use several strategies to meet adaptation challenges in the Washington D.C. area. Drawing on ethnographic research and practice, the authors focus on models of collaboration and interaction in institutions in the community that have offered opportunities for anthropologists to work with residents in activities that have contributed to knowledge and action"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:	F205.S75 L38 2016
Bibliography Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781498525329 1498525326