| Defending Latina/O Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond Contributor(s): Huerta, Alvaro (Author), Calderón, José Z. (Contribution by), Gómez-Quiñones, Juan (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0761871276 ISBN-13: 9780761871279 Publisher: Hamilton Books OUR PRICE: $26.72 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - Political Science | Public Policy - Immigration |
| Dewey: 325.73 |
| LCCN: 2019941423 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 222 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A collection of short essays and stories, Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond focuses on one of the most vilified, demonized, and scapegoated groups in the United States: Latina/o immigrants. Using his rigorous academic training, public policy knowledge, and community activist background, as well as his personal and familial experiences as the son of Mexican immigrants, Alvaro Huerta defends and humanizes los de abajo / those on the bottom. He skillfully re-frames how Latina/o immigrants should be viewed as productive and important members in this country, debunking the xenophobic tropes, lies, and myths about Latina/o immigrants as criminals, social burdens, and national security threats. Accompanied by the brilliant art of an internationally acclaimed artist, Salomon Huerta, and powerful photos of two established photographers, this book also investigates intersectional issues related to race, class, place, and state violence. |