Hispanic American voices / Deborah Gillan Straub, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Straub, Deborah Gillan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic Americans--Biography.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Americans--History.

History.

Speeches, addresses, etc., American--Hispanic American authors.

Speeches, addresses, etc., American.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xx, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Detroit : UXL, [1997]

Summary:

Speeches are a rich source of primary research material. Only through the spoken word can a student understand the immediacy, power and charisma that come together in leadership and genius. Voices is a rsource of expressions showing the more personal side of Hispanic culture. Look for: -- About 65 black-and-white illustrations, including portraits-- Six to 10 page entries that provide an introduction to the speaker, the speech and the occasion-- Sidebars discussing terms, events and people

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0810398273

OCLC:

35638563