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Teen life in Latin America and the Caribbean /
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 f...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Westport, Conn. :
Greenwood,
2004.
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| Colección: | Teen life around the world.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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, mu. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xvi, 325 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0313062870 9780313062872 |