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The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960
David Gutiérrez (Ed.)
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Description for The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960
Hardback. David Gutierrez and his contributors have produced this volume that provides interpretations of recent Latino history, including the six major groups, as well as insight into the major areas of contention and debate that characterize Latino scholarship in the early 21st century. Editor(s): Gutierrez, David G. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 221 x 38. Weight in Grams: 953.
Latinos are now the largest so-called minority group in the United States-the result of a growth trend that began in the mid-twentieth century-and the influence of Latin cultures on American life is reflected in everything from politics to education to mass cultural forms such as music and television. Yet very few volumes have attempted to analyze or provide a context for this dramatic historical development. The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960 is among the few comprehensive histories of Latinos in America. This collaborative, interdisciplinary volume provides not only cutting-edge interpretations of recent Latino history, including ... Read more
Latinos are now the largest so-called minority group in the United States-the result of a growth trend that began in the mid-twentieth century-and the influence of Latin cultures on American life is reflected in everything from politics to education to mass cultural forms such as music and television. Yet very few volumes have attempted to analyze or provide a context for this dramatic historical development. The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960 is among the few comprehensive histories of Latinos in America. This collaborative, interdisciplinary volume provides not only cutting-edge interpretations of recent Latino history, including ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231118088
SKU
V9780231118088
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About David Gutiérrez (Ed.)
David G. Gutierrez is associate professor of history at the University of California, San Diego. His publications include Walls and Mirrors: Mexican Americans, Mexican Immigrants, and the Politics of Ethnicity and Between Two Worlds: Mexican Immigrants in the United States. David G. Gutierrez is professor of history at the University of California, San Diego. David G. Gutierrez is ... Read more
Reviews for The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960
Authoritative collection...wisely eschews neat conclusions.
Cheryl Harris Sharman San Francisco Chronicle The book is a valuable contribution.
Susan J. Freiband American Reference Books Annual It will become a major reference for graduate and faculty research...Highly recommended. Choice This is an important and much-needed anthology of 11 essays covering various aspects of recent (1960 to present) U.S. Latino history. ... Read more
Cheryl Harris Sharman San Francisco Chronicle The book is a valuable contribution.
Susan J. Freiband American Reference Books Annual It will become a major reference for graduate and faculty research...Highly recommended. Choice This is an important and much-needed anthology of 11 essays covering various aspects of recent (1960 to present) U.S. Latino history. ... Read more