Conflict
In the Spanish-Speaking World
Pathfinder
Livonia HS Library
May 2015
Books
Here is sampling of the books in our collection that contain information about some conflicts in the
French-speaking world. To find more books, go to the library catalog on the HS Library webpage.
305.8 H
Hull, Mary. Ethnic Violence. Lucent Bks, [c1997]. Examines some of the causes of conflict between ethnic
groups, the impact of such conflicts, instances of violence in various countries, and efforts to prevent it.
305.868 SCH
Schwartz, Eric. Central American Immigrants to the United States: Refugees from Unrest. Philadelphia:
Mason Crest Publishers, c2006. Presents a comprehensive study of Central American immigration to the
United States, and discusses the history of the Americas, conflict in South America, and contributions to
American society and culture.
323.1168 HUN
Hunter, Miranda, 1977-. The Story of Latino Civil Rights: Fighting for Justice. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mason Crest
Publishers, c2006. Presents a comprehensive study of the struggle for Latin civil rights in the United
States, and discusses discrimination in the workplace, education, and within the community as well as
immigration reform.
331.5 HOV
Hovius, Christopher. Latino Migrant Workers: America's Harvesters. Philadelphia: Mason Crest Publishers,
c2006. Presents a comprehensive study of Latino migrant workers in America and the significant role they
play in the overall economic development of the United States.
342.7308 HUN
Hunter, Miranda, 1977-. Latino Americans and Immigration Laws: Crossing the Border. Philadelphia: Mason
Crest Publishers, c2006. Presents an examination of Latin American immigration to the United States,
and the immigration laws that affect it, including information on the dangers of both illegal and legal
immigrants to the United States, the laws that govern them, as well as the controversies that surround
change these laws.
970.01 MCI
McIntosh, Kenneth, 1959-. First Encounters between Spain and the Americas: Two Worlds Meet.
Philadelphia: Mason Crest Publishers, c2006.
Presents a study of the history of Spanish influence in America and describes their first encounter with
native peoples of the Americas.
972 Bar
Barghusen, Joan D. The Aztecs. Lucent Books, 2000. Discusses the end of the Aztec civilization, including the
fragile network of their empire, the arrival of the conquistadors, the Spanish advantages in the areas of
weaponry and leadership, the role of Montezuma, and the aftermath of the conflict.
972.95 STA
Stafford, Jim, 1963-. Puerto Ricans' History and Promise: Americans who cannot Vote. Philadelphia:
Mason Crest Publishers, c2006. Examines the history, art, and culture of Puerto Rican Americans and
describes the contribution they have made to American society and culture.
973 LIB
Libal, Autumn. Cuban Americans: Exiles from an Island Home. Philadelphia: Mason Crest Publishers, c2006.
Examines the Cuban American community, and describes the struggles many have encountered
living in a strange land as well as their contribution to America's culture.
973 MCI
McIntosh, Kenneth, 1959-. Latinos Today: Facts and Figures. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mason Crest Publishers,
c2006. Presents a comprehensive study of the Latino community in the United States, and discusses
immigration, the history of Latin America, the language struggle, Latino businesses, religion, and more.
973 MCI
McIntosh, Kenneth, 1959-. South America's Immigrants to the United States: the Flight from Turmoil.
Philadelphia, Pa.: Mason Crest Publishers, c2006. Presents a comprehensive study of South American
immigration to the United States, and discusses the history of the Americas, conflict in South
America and contributions to American society and culture.
973 SAN
Sanna, Ellyn, 1958-. Mexican Americans' Role in the United States: a History of Pride, a Future of Hope.
Philadelphia: Mason Crest Publishers, c2006. Examines the history, heritage, and culture of Mexican
Americans and their contribution to American society.
R 700 LIV
Lives and Works in the Arts. M E Sharpe Reference, 1996. Surveys the lives and works or European and
American writers, artists, and composers from the Renaissance into the twentieth century.
R 909.13 HIS
History behind the Headlines: the Origins of Conflicts Worldwide. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, 2001-.
R 000 – 999 TAK
Taking Sides Series (located on the “Reserved” shelf in the non-fiction section)
Follett Shelf Ebooks are available through the catalog and from the Livonia HS Library webpage. Your Follett
login is the same as your school login, without the (dot) graduation year. For example:
smitha.2018 = smitha
Articles in Subscription Databases
Click on the “subscription databases” button on the Livonia HS Library Webpage. In the box at the upper left,
enter the passwords from the top of your blue handout, then click the “login” button. Be sure to try these:
CountryWatch Premium
Gale E-Books (Gale Virtual Reference Library) for articles from reference books, including
History Behind the Headlines: the Origins of Conflicts Worldwide
Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450
World Eras
Gale Databases for magazine, journal, and newspaper articles.
GV Ebooks
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Salem Press E-Books:
Milestone Documents in World History includes primary sources, with explanatory notes.
Student Resource Center
Websites
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