| U.S. Latino Issues Contributor(s): Acuña, Rodolfo F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313361436 ISBN-13: 9780313361432 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $23.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 305.868 |
| LCCN: E184 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6" W x 9" (0.68 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Does the term Latino--a construct of the U.S. government--successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country. Issues include: - Race Classification - Assimilation - Bilingual Education - Open Borders - Affirmative Action - Interracial Dating and Marriage - Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant - Amnesty Program - U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba - U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico Each topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers. |