Military enlistment of Hispanic youth obstacles and opportunities

Although polls of Hispanic youth show a strong propensity to serve in the military, Hispanics are nonetheless underrepresented among military recruits. The authors discuss the major characteristics that disproportionately disqualify Hispanic youth and explore actions that could be taken to increase...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: United States. Dept. of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense (-)
Otros Autores: Asch, Beth J. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute 2009.
Colección:Rand Corporation monograph series.
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Sumario:Although polls of Hispanic youth show a strong propensity to serve in the military, Hispanics are nonetheless underrepresented among military recruits. The authors discuss the major characteristics that disproportionately disqualify Hispanic youth and explore actions that could be taken to increase Hispanic enlistments.
Notas:"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (223 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-194).
ISBN:9781282033412
9786612033414
9780833046789