| U.S. Latino Issues Contributor(s): Acuna, Rudolfo F. (Author), Acuuna, Rodolfo (Author), Acuna, Rodolfo F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313322112 ISBN-13: 9780313322112 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $66.33 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: 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 Immigrants 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 305.868 |
| LCCN: 2003040844 |
| Series: Contemporary American Ethnic Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - 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. |