Latinos in the New Millennium: An Almanac of Opinion, Behavior, and Policy Preferences

ISBN-13: 9781107017221 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 448 str.

Luis R. Fraga (University of Washington); Ann Arbor) John A. Garcia (University of Michigan; Berkeley) Rodney E. Hero (University of California

Opis

Provides essential knowledge about Latinos, contextualizing research data by structuring discussion around many dimensions of Latino political life in the US.

Recenzje

"With politics and political involvement as the unifying element, the authors have assembled a study where charts and graphs are accompanied by explanatory text the offers students, researchers, politicians, the media, and community organizations a timely and nuanced portrait of the country's Latino population. Summing Up: Highly recommended" - J.H. Pollitz, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire, CHOICE Magazine

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Demographics; 3. Core values; 4. Identities; 5. Transnationalism; 6. Inter-Group relations; 7. Civic engagement; 8. Media; 9. Political participation; 10. Partisanship; 11. Gender roles; 12. Public policy; 13. Education; 14. Conclusion.