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Following the Northern Star: Caribbean Identities & Education in North American Schools
Greg Wiggan
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Description for Following the Northern Star: Caribbean Identities & Education in North American Schools
Hardback. Editor(s): Wiggan, Greg; Walrond, Jean T. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
This book explores the intersection of migration, identity development and the school achievement of Caribbean heritage children. In doing so, it uncovers the history of the Caribbean and its early inhabitants such as the Siboneyes, Guanahatabeyes, Tainos, Caribs, and Arawaks, who predated the arrival of European explorers and enslavers, and it explains the relevant connections to colonialism, neo-colonialism and Caribbean migration to North America. Through family interviews, it presents perspectives on Caribbean immigrants in North American schools (United States and Canada). The book further explains what happens when these immigrants transition from being the ethnic majority in their home country, ... Read more
This book explores the intersection of migration, identity development and the school achievement of Caribbean heritage children. In doing so, it uncovers the history of the Caribbean and its early inhabitants such as the Siboneyes, Guanahatabeyes, Tainos, Caribs, and Arawaks, who predated the arrival of European explorers and enslavers, and it explains the relevant connections to colonialism, neo-colonialism and Caribbean migration to North America. Through family interviews, it presents perspectives on Caribbean immigrants in North American schools (United States and Canada). The book further explains what happens when these immigrants transition from being the ethnic majority in their home country, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781624175978
SKU
V9781624175978
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