Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Rodolfo F. Acuña, Ph.D.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.503kg
ISBN: 9780313322112
ISBN 10: 0313322112
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 30 October 2003
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Professional & Vocational
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
?Starred Review This series provides information to help students and teachers comprehend current contentious issues of today. Through knowledge of specific ethnic concerns, it is hoped that students will recognize the value of a different point of view....Highly Recommended.?-Library Media Connection
Starred Review This series provides information to help students and teachers comprehend current contentious issues of today. Through knowledge of specific ethnic concerns, it is hoped that students will recognize the value of a different point of view....Highly Recommended. -Library Media Connection Clearly written, balanced overview of social and political issues affecting the Latin American ethnic group....Useful supplement to existing series on this topic. -School Library Journal ?Starred Review This series provides information to help students and teachers comprehend current contentious issues of today. Through knowledge of specific ethnic concerns, it is hoped that students will recognize the value of a different point of view....Highly Recommended.?-Library Media Connection ?Clearly written, balanced overview of social and political issues affecting the Latin American ethnic group....Useful supplement to existing series on this topic.?-School Library Journal
"?Clearly written, balanced overview of social and political issues affecting the Latin American ethnic group....Useful supplement to existing series on this topic.?-School Library Journal ?Starred Review This series provides information to help students and teachers comprehend current contentious issues of today. Through knowledge of specific ethnic concerns, it is hoped that students will recognize the value of a different point of view....Highly Recommended.?-Library Media Connection ""Clearly written, balanced overview of social and political issues affecting the Latin American ethnic group....Useful supplement to existing series on this topic.""-School Library Journal ""Starred Review This series provides information to help students and teachers comprehend current contentious issues of today. Through knowledge of specific ethnic concerns, it is hoped that students will recognize the value of a different point of view....Highly Recommended.""-Library Media Connection"
Author Information
RODOLFO F. ACU—A is Professor of Chicana/o Studies at California State University, Northridge.
