The New Americans: Immigrants and Transnationals at Work

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American society is changing in front of our eyes with the presence of new Americans, immigrants and transnationals, whose experiences have prepared them to play key leadership roles in our country. The paradox of having the poorest of the new Americans rising to important social, economic, and academic roles is explained in these pages.

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Enrique T. Trueba (1931D2004) was the RubZn E. Hinojosa Regents Professor Emeritus in Education, University of Texas, Austin. He was elected to the National Academy of Education. He also authored Latinos Unidos and edited Immigrant Voices. He published a number of books and articles on cultural and linguistic diversity, immigrant children, and resilience.