Latino politics in America : community, culture, and interests
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Latino politics in America : community, culture, and interests
Rowman & Littlefield, c2017
3rd ed
- : pbk
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-304) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Latinos constitute the fastest-growing population in the United States today, and Latino political participation is growing rapidly. Still, Latino political power is not commensurate with the numbers, and much potential remains to be tapped. In Latino Politics in America, author John A. Garcia examines the development of this vibrant community and points the way toward a future of shared interests and coalitions among the diverse Latino subgroups. This newly revised edition discusses what it means to be a Latino American culturally and politically. It provides an in-depth examination of the individual communities that comprise the Latino culture, and how those bonds affect political development and decisions. With a look at voting, immigration, political engagement, and the critical public policies that constitute a Latino agenda, Garcia expands upon his previous two editions to create a comprehensive portrait of the Latino community.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Latino Politics
Chapter 2 Community Building in Latin America
Chapter 3 Culture and Demographics
Chapter 4 Latino Subgroups in the United States
Chapter 5 The Politics of Interest and Culture
Chapter 6 Latino Political Participation
Chapter 7 Latinos in the Electoral Arena
Chapter 8 Latino Organizations and Leadership
Chapter 9 Immigration and Latino Immigrants
Chapter 10 Education and Voting Rights
Chapter 11 Building Political Alliances
Chapter 12 The Latino Community: Beyond Recognition Politics
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