Mexican American Psychology: Social, Cultural, and Clinical Perspectives
Mexican American Psychology:
Social, Cultural, and Clinical Perspectives
by Mario A. Tovar
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1440841470 | 203 Pages | PDF | 2.82 MB
Social, Cultural, and Clinical Perspectives
by Mario A. Tovar
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1440841470 | 203 Pages | PDF | 2.82 MB
Providing in-depth coverage of the Mexican American population from social, cultural, and psychological (clinical) perspectives, this book promotes the understanding of cultural practices and sociological characteristics of this important ethnic group.
• Addresses the characteristics of members of this large and growing group of Americans as distinct from the generalized ethnic group of 'Latino Americans'
• Covers long-time U.S. residents and recent immigrants from Mexico as well as second and later generation Mexican Americans
• Provides extensive information about the Mexican American population from different perspectives that gives readers better insight and understanding about this important ethnic group
• Promotes cultural sensitivity when working with Mexican Americans in different settings
• Describes specific clinical strategies that can be effective when working with Mexican Americans