Distinctiveness of Latino Public Opinion in the United States

ISBN-13: 9783843358798 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 132 str.

Lydia Kostopoulos

Opis

After the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11th, much has changed in the United States namely security policy and how America interacts with the rest of the world. But that wasnt the only thing that has changed; U.S. demographics have been changing significantly this century alone. The U.S. Census Bureau found that Latinos accounted for half of the nations total population growth between the years 2000-2006 and will represent 1 in 4 Americans by 2050. Understanding the Latinos inclinations towards U.S. security related foreign policy may provide a deeper understanding of how 25% (in 2050) of Americas future population will think in terms of foreign policy and security. In efforts to better understand Americas largest and fastest growing ethnic community this research analyzes Latino public opinion distinctiveness compared to Black and White public opinion as it pertains to U.S. foreign policy post 9/11, specifically matters relating to terrorism, counter terrorism, military dominance and the use of force to protect national security.

O autorze

Is a globe trotting academic, having gone to the United Arab Emirates (American University of Sharjah) to pursue her BA in International Relations, then to Austria (University of Innsbruck) & Spain (Universidad Jaume I) for an MA in Peace & International Conflict and finally to Italy (University of Siena) for her PhD in Political Science.