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Latinos in the United States: The Sacred and the Political » Read Now
by David T. Abalos. 204 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Hispanic Americans -- Ethnic identity. 2. Hispanic Americans -- Cultural assimilation. I. Title. E184...largely behind the...
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Latinos: Remaking America » Read Now
by Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, Mariela M. Páez. 490 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States and will comprise a quarter of the country's population by mid-century. The process of Latinization, the result of globalization and the biggest migration flow in the history of the Americas, is indeed reshaping the character of the...
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Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States and will comprise a quarter of the country's population by mid-century. The process of Latinization, the result of globalization and the biggest migration flow in the history of the Americas, is indeed reshaping the character of the U.S. This landmark book brings together some of the leading scholars now studying the social, cultural, racial, economic, and political changes wrought by the experiences, travails, and fortunes of the Latino population. It is the most definitive and comprehensive snapshot available of Latinos in the United States today.
How are Latinos and Latinas changing the face of the Americas? What is new and different about this current wave of migration? In this pathbreaking book social scientists, humanities scholars, and policy experts examine what every citizen and every student needs to know about Latinos in the U.S., covering issues from historical continuities and changes to immigration, race, labor, health, language, education, and politics. Recognizing the diversity and challenges facing Latinos in the U.S., this book addresses what it means to define the community as such and how to move forward on a variety of political and cultural fronts. All of the contributions to "Latinos "are original pieces written especially for this volume.
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New Americans by Choice: Political Perspectives of Latino Immigrants » Read Now
by Harry Pachon, Louis Desipio. 207 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library
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Latinos and the Political System » Read Now
by F. Chris Garcia. 492 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library
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La Comunidad Latina in the United States: Personal and Political Strategies for Transforming Culture » Read Now
by David T. Abalos. 201 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

La comunidad Latina, the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, has long been told that assimilation is the only way to succeed in American society. This book challenges that generally accepted view and concludes instead that transformation as a way of life is the only viable option for...
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La comunidad Latina, the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, has long been told that assimilation is the only way to succeed in American society. This book challenges that generally accepted view and concludes instead that transformation as a way of life is the only viable option for the Latino community as a whole, regardless of racial, class, regional, or religious differences. It highlights how in the everyday life of la comunidad Latina the members of the community can recognize the underlying ways of life, the stories, and the patterns of relationships that cripple them, and how to break with these ways of life, stories, and relationships to create fundamentally more loving and compassionate alternatives.
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Out of the Barrio: Toward a New Politics of Hispanic Assimilation » Read Now
by Linda Chavez. 210 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

This controversial book shatters the myth that twenty million Hispanics are a permanent underclass. Linda Chavez tells the largely untold story of Hispanic progress and achievement and considers the radical implications for bilingual education, immigration policy, and affirmative action.
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Latinos and the U. S. Political System: Two-Tiered Pluralism » Read Now
by Rodney E. Hero. 233 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...ISBN 0-87722-910-4 pbk. 1. Hispanic Americans -- Politics and government. 2. Hispanic Americans -- Colorado -- Denver -- Politics and...similarities within and between...
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Latino Voices: Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban Perspectives on American Politics » Read Now
by Rodolfo O. De la Garza, Louis Desipio, F. Chris Garcia, John Garcia, Angelo Falcon. 232 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...Mexicanos, Hispanos, Americans, or with some combination...surveys that include Hispanics, blacks, and whites...including African Americans, Hispanics who trace...
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Inequality at Work: Hispanics in the U.S. Labor Force » Read Now
by Gregory DeFreitas. 284 pgs.

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This book provides the first comprehensive economic assessment of the rapidly growing Hispanic American work force. In a wide-ranging analysis of a variety of large computerized data banks, the author presents a host of original findings on postwar trends in Hispanic wages, poverty unemployment...
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This book provides the first comprehensive economic assessment of the rapidly growing Hispanic American work force. In a wide-ranging analysis of a variety of large computerized data banks, the author presents a host of original findings on postwar trends in Hispanic wages, poverty unemployment rates, and educational attainment. The implications of these findings for current debates on income inequality, discrimination, school dropouts, and the domestic effects of immigration are thoroughly evaluated. Many of the conclusions throw into question widely held views on these issues among the public, academics, and policymakers.
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Economics of Racism II: The Roots of Inequality, USA » Read Now
by Victor Perlo. 310 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

A completely new edition. Reexamines the facts and explores their new dimensions, the issues and remedies for the 1990s and the next millennium.
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Latino Literature in America » Read Now
by Bridget Kevane. 151 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

There is growing awareness of the tremendous impact Latino writers have had on the recent literary scene, yet not all readers have the background to fully appreciate the merits and meanings of works like House on Mango Street, Line of the Sun, Bless Me Ultima, and In the Time of Butterflies...
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There is growing awareness of the tremendous impact Latino writers have had on the recent literary scene, yet not all readers have the background to fully appreciate the merits and meanings of works like House on Mango Street, Line of the Sun, Bless Me Ultima, and In the Time of Butterflies. Offering analysis of their most important, popular, and frequently assigned fictional works, this book surveys the contributions of eight notable Latino writers: Julia Alvarez, Rodolfo Anaya, Sandra Cisneros, Junot Diaz, Christina Garcia, Oscar Hijuelos, Ortiz Cofer, and Ernesto Quinonez.
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Hispanic-American Writers » Read Now
by Harold Bloom. 220 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

-- Brings together the best criticism on the most widely read poets, novelists, and playwrights
-- Presents complex critical portraits of the most influential writers in the English-speaking world -- from the English medievalists to contemporary writers
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U. S. Latino Literature: A Critical Guide for Students and Teachers » Read Now
by Harold Augenbraum, Margarite Olmos Fernandez. 216 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

In the past ten years, literature by U.S. Latinos has gained an extraordinary public currency and has engendered a great deal of interest among educators. Because of the increase in numbers of Latinos in their classrooms, teachers have recognized the benefits of including works by such important...
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In the past ten years, literature by U.S. Latinos has gained an extraordinary public currency and has engendered a great deal of interest among educators. Because of the increase in numbers of Latinos in their classrooms, teachers have recognized the benefits of including works by such important writers as Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, and Rudolfo Anaya in the curriculum. Without a guide, introducing courses on U.S. Latino literature or integrating individual works into the general courses on American Literature can be difficult for the uninitiated. While some critical sources for students and teachers are available, none are dedicated exclusively to this important body of writing. To fill the gap, the editors of this volume commissioned prominent scholars in the field to write 18 essays that focus on using U.S. Latino literature in the classroom. The selection of the subject texts was developed in conjunction with secondary school teachers who took part in the editors' course. This resultant volume focuses on major works that are appropriate for high school and undergraduate study including Judith Ortiz Cofer's The Latin Deli, Piri Thomas' Down These Mean Streets, and Cisneros' The House on Mango Street.
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Perspectivas: Hispanic Ministry » Read Now
by Allan Figueroa Deck, Yolanda Tarango, Timothy M. Matovina. 152 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

This volume presents 22 essays form the past ten years, which probe the tensions, issues, and options facing the Church as Hispanic ministry continues to develop. These previously published articles provide in a single volume a resource for pastoral agents, parish leaders, theologians, seminarians, and one interested in Latino religion.
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Introduction to the U.S. Latina and Latino Religious Experience » Read Now
by Hector Avalos. 322 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

Latinos/Latinas are the largest "minority" in the United States, but the field of U.S. Latino/Latina studies is still in its infancy. This work represents the first single volume ever published on the U.S. Latino/Latina religious experience, an area that is even less explored. A carefully selected...
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Latinos/Latinas are the largest "minority" in the United States, but the field of U.S. Latino/Latina studies is still in its infancy. This work represents the first single volume ever published on the U.S. Latino/Latina religious experience, an area that is even less explored. A carefully selected group of experts examines the major sub-groups of Latinos/Latinas including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans, along with some of the lesser studied groups such as Dominicans and Central Americans. In addition, the volume includes important thematic chapters on the role of art, film, health care, literature, music, politics, and women's influence in the U.S. Latino/Latina religious experience.
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Latino Churches: Faith, Family, and Ethnicity in the Second Generation » Read Now
by Ken R. Crane. 225 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library