Latino Farmworkers in the Eastern United States: Health, Safety and Justice

They work at some of America's most hazardous jobs, have few protections, and receive some of the lowest wages. Latino Farmworkers in the Eastern United States describes this understudied and underserved population. Taking a social justice stance, this volume examines the health and living conditions of workers in agriculture, while advocating for equality. Contributors cover all major areas of illness and injury (including occupational, environmental,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387883460
• ISBN13: 9780387883465
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"