100 Questions and Answers about Hispanics and Latinos Contributor(s): Michigan State School of Journalism (Author) |
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ISBN: 1939880440 ISBN-13: 9781939880444 Publisher: Front Edge Publishing, LLC OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - History | Latin America - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies |
Series: Bias Busters |
Physical Information: 0.16" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.21 lbs) 68 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
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Publisher Description: "One Hundred Questions and Answers About Hispanics and Latinos" is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence. It focuses on the diversity of the largest ethnic group in the United States. This guide has sections on Hispanic and Latino identity, geography, language, religion, social norms, politics, immigration and deportation, education, work, money, families, culture, health and food. It explains terms such as Chicano, Tejano and Texano, Boricua and deals with deportation and immigration. The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement, human resources and journalism-anywhere it is important to know more about communities. We hope this guide works for individuals who just have questions about the people around them. We began by asking Hispanics and Latinos about myths, misconceptions and biases that they run into and wish others knew more about. Questions include:
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