Clara E. Rodriguez As is befitting a book on Latinas/os at the start of the 21st century, the chapters in this volume reflect the contemporary panorama of Latinas/os in the United States. Today, Latinas/os are the largest minority group. They accounted for 12. 5% of the total U. S. population in the last decennial census; recent estimates sho wed the Hispanic population to be 41. 3 million as of July 1 1, 2004, or 14% of the nation s total population. However, this estimate does not include the 3. 9 million residents of Puerto Rico, who are also U. S. citizens and would raise the total to 2...
Clara E. Rodriguez As is befitting a book on Latinas/os at the start of the 21st century, the chapters in this volume reflect the contemporary panoram...
Clara E. Rodriguez As is befitting a book on Latinas/os at the start of the 21st century, the chapters in this volume reflect the contemporary panorama of Latinas/os in the United States. Today, Latinas/os are the largest minority group. They accounted for 12. 5% of the total U. S. population in the last decennial census; recent estimates sho wed the Hispanic population to be 41. 3 million as of July 1 1, 2004, or 14% of the nation s total population. However, this estimate does not include the 3. 9 million residents of Puerto Rico, who are also U. S. citizens and would raise the total to 2...
Clara E. Rodriguez As is befitting a book on Latinas/os at the start of the 21st century, the chapters in this volume reflect the contemporary panoram...
The groups that comprise the Latina/o population differ with respect to histories, length of residence in the United States, mode in which they originally came to this country, and trajectory of integration. "Latinos in America: A Reference Handbook" provides a comprehensive overview of Latina/o experiences in the United States from historical and contemporary perspectives, illustrating the diversity of this disparate population.
The handbook covers numerous aspects of Latino life in the United States, engaging readers in current problems and controversies involving the Latino...
The groups that comprise the Latina/o population differ with respect to histories, length of residence in the United States, mode in which they ori...
Examining key countries in every region of world, this handbook presents population profiles and analyses concerning racial/ethnic disparities and changing intergroup relations. Inside, prominent scholars from various parts of the world and disciplines address the links between stratification, demography, and conflict across the globe.
Organized by region/continent, coverage for each profiled country includes demographic information; a historical overview that addresses past racial/ethnic conflict; identification of the most salient demographic trends and issues that the country...
Examining key countries in every region of world, this handbook presents population profiles and analyses concerning racial/ethnic disparities and ...
