An analysis of latino poverty and a plan of action

Journal of Poverty

Volumn 4, Issue 1-2, 2000, Pages 27-62

  De La Rosa, Mario R ^a  

^a FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Causes; Consequences; Latinos; Poverty

Indexed keywords

EID: 84937330902     PISSN: 10875549     EISSN: 15407608     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J134v04n01_02     Document Type: Article

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