Teen Life in Latin America and the Caribbean (Hardcover, New)

Teens in Latin America and the Caribbean generally face a difficult path to adulthood. Poverty and unemployment, violence, political instability, and emigration are frequently the norm in their native countries. Those from poorer families must often work as well as attend school, and opportunities for higher education and good jobs are limited. Wealthier teens, on the other hand, are sheltered from harshness and enjoy private schools, vacations abroad, and access to American consumer products. Yet family is important no matter what the class, and most of these teens share a love of parties, music, and current fashions. Latin America and the Caribbean are important regions to the United States, since large numbers of Americans can trace their roots there. Teen Life in Latin America and the Caribbean allows U.S. teens to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of teens in 15 Latin American or Caribbean countries. Photos complement the text.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Teen Life around the World
Release date:	April 2004
First published:	April 2004
Editors:	Cynthia Tompkins • Kristen Sternberg
Dimensions:	241 x 155 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-31932-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adolescents
LSN:	0-313-31932-4
Barcode:	9780313319327

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