Does the term "Latino"--a construct of the U.S. government--successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country.
Issues include:
Race Classification
Assimilation
Bilingual Education
Open Borders
Affirmative Action
Interracial Dating and Marriage
Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant
Amnesty Program
U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico
Each topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers."
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Does the term "Latino"--a construct of the U.S. government--successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country.
Issues include:
Race Classification
Assimilation
Bilingual Education
Open Borders
Affirmative Action
Interracial Dating and Marriage
Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant
Amnesty Program
U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico
Each topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers."
Imprint | Greenwood Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2003 |
Authors | Rodolfo F. Acuna |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-313-36143-2 |
Barcode | 9780313361432 |
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LSN | 0-313-36143-6 |