Family, community, and higher education / edited by Toby S. Jenkins. - New York, NY : Routledge, 2013. - x, 149 p. ; 25 cm. - Routledge research in education ; 89 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book explores social topics and experiences that illustrate the various ways in which the family unit influences and impacts college students. In the text, the authors not only explore family memories, but also challenge the traditional lack of inclusion and appreciation for family as knowledge producers and educational allies. This book spotlights the family unit as a critical factor within the educational experience, one that prepares, supports, and sustains educational achievement through both everyday simple lessons and critical and difficult family challenges. Through these experiences, families teach the lessons of survival that often help students to persist in college"--
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9780415502276


Community and college--United States.
Home and school--United States.
EDUCATION / General
EDUCATION / Higher
EDUCATION / Multicultural Education

LC238 / .F36 2013