Series Foreword
Preface
Part I: Introduction to Sociological and Anthropological
Topics
Chapter 1. Overview of Mexican American Psychology
Chapter 2. Mexican American History
Chapter 3. Contemporary Mexican American Society
Chapter 4. Undocumented Immigration and Mexican Americans
Chapter 5. Assimilation and Acculturation of Mexican Americans
Chapter 6. Language, Communication, and Mexican Americans
Part II: Introduction to Clinical Topics
Chapter 7. Mexican Americans and Mental Health
Chapter 8. The Clinical Interview
Chapter 9. Counseling Mexican Americans
Chapter 10. Psychological Assessments and Evaluations for Mexican
Americans
Chapter 11. Crisis Interventions
Chapter 12. Future Considerations
References
Index
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.
Mario A. Tovar, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas and director of psychology services at the Rio Grande State Center.
Well researched and documented, the text contains a multitude of
references and a thorough index. Above all, it is a timely,
important contribution and invaluable for those training to work
with Mexican American populations in clinical settings. Summing Up:
Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above;
faculty and professionals.
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