The book of Latina women
Subtitle: 150 vidas of passion, strength, and success
By: Sylvia Mendoza.
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Avon, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 328
Subjects: Women -- Biography.; Hispanic American women -- Biography.; Women -- Spain -- Biography.; Women -- Latin America -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: Provides profiles of 150 influential Latina women, including athletes, entertainers, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, writers, scientists, and politicians.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Trailblazers : opening the door; title: Athletes : tearing up the playing fields; title: The arts : stunning creations; title: The sciences : soaring to new frontiers; title: Television : news shakers and makers; title: Activists, leaders and politicians : taking a stand; title: Entrepreneurs : breaking new ground; title: Writers and editors : the power of words frees us; title: Doctors : healing us spiritually, mentally, physically; title: Educators : paving the way for our future; title: Entertainers : stage, screen and song.