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Author:   Victor Rodriguez
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
ISBN:  

9781465204554

ISBN 10:   1465204555
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   18 June 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Racialization of Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans: 1890s-1930s Abstract Introduction Scope and Concepts Historical Scope Social Theory, Racialization and Popular Culture The Racialization of Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans Historical Processes of Racialization Imposition and Subordination Puerto Ricans Ideology and Institutional Arrangements Placement in the Racial Hierarchy Crystallization of a Racial Identity Conclusions References Endnotes Chapter 2 The 1992 Angelazo, Los Angeles, U.S.A.: A House Divided Against Itself... Abstract Introduction Collective Behavior in the United States Genesis of the Social Despair Joining the Ranks of the Third World? Growing Social Inequality A Post-Industrial Society for a Global Economy Race, Poverty, and Social Inequality Inner Cities: Economic Deserts Epilogue?: Forging a Political Consensus Epilogue to an Epilogue: or How Los Angeles' Wounds Fester Unmet Expectations A Cacophony of Ironies A Vision for the Future? References Endnotes Chapter 3 Boricuas, African Americans, and Chicanos in the Far West : Notes on the Puerto Rican Pro-Independence Movement in California, 1960s-1980s Abstract Introduction Puerto Ricans in California The Demography of Puerto Ricans in Southern California La Lucha (The Struggle) for Puerto Rican Independence in California La Lucha in the Bay Area `La Lucha' in Los Angeles Conclusions References Endnotes Chapter 4 !Si Se Puede! The Mobilization of Naturalized Latinas/os in Santa Ana, CA: 1990-2003 Abstract Introduction Historical Context and Racialization Historical Processes of Racialization Imposition/Subordination Challenging Ideology and Institutional Arrangements: Education Education in California Today Ideology and Latino Education Resisting Ideology in the Educational System Mobilizing Latinos in Santa Ana Organizing the Latino Community, 1980s Mobilizing the Naturalized Latino Citizens Santa Ana 1996-2002: Educational Policy to Empower Latinos The Empire Strikes Back : The Recall Unholy Alliances: Santa Ana Conclusions: What Did the Recall Mean for Latino Empowerment? References Endnotes Chapter 5 !Ni Una Bomba Mas!: Racialization and Memory in the Vieques Social Movement Abstract Introduction Racialization, Ideology and Imperialism Constructing Subjects : Racialization of Puerto Rico and Vieques Historical Processes of Racilaization Limiting Access and Control of Land in Vieques Resistance to Expropriation Ideology and Institutional Arrangements Placement in the Racial Hierarchy Crystallization of a Racial Identity Challenging Racialization Construction of a Viequense Cultural Identity Women in the Vieques Social Movement The Federal Is Transgressed Allies in the Media Conclusions References Endnotes

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Latino Politics in the United States is about understanding oppression, but it is also, and for the most part, about resistance and victory. I think that's why I enjoyed reading it as I think you will too. - Raul A. Fernandez, School of Social Science, University of California, Irvine

"Latino Politics in the United States is about understanding oppression, but it is also, and for the most part, about resistance and victory. I think that's why I enjoyed reading it as I think you will too.""- Raul A. Fernandez, School of Social Science, University of California, Irvine"

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