Latino Politics in America: Community, Culture, and Interests (Spectrum Series: Race and Ethnicity in National and Global Politics) - Hardcover

García, John A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847691640 ISBN 13: 9780847691647

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

Latinos constitute the fastest growing population in the United States today, and Latino political participation is growing dramatically. Still, Latino political power is not commensurate with the numbers, and much potential remains to be tapped. This text lays out the basic facts of Latino America--who Latinos are, where they come from, where they reside--and then connects these facts to political realities of immigration, citizenship, voting, education, organization, and leadership.

Throughout the book, the theme of culture and community building links Latinos past with the present, and points the way toward a future of shared interests and coalitions among the diverse Latino subgroups as well as with other groups vying for power in a shrinking Anglo America. Author John A. García brings thirty years of experience in all aspects of politics, policy, and academic theory to bear in painting a nuanced portrait of contemporary Latino political life.

About this title

About the Author:

John A. García is professor of political science at the University of Arizona.

Review:

Hooray! Garcia has written a new college textbook for courses in Chicano/a or Latino/a politics. Essential. A pleasure for graduate students through faculty. (Choice Magazine)

Latino Politics in America is an excellent overview of Latinos in the United States and their relation to issues such as immigration, naturalization, voting patterns, educational attainment, and leadership, to name but a few. This book is an essential text for understanding the most important group to influence American politics in the next decade. (Lisa Magaña)

John A. García's Latino Politics in America offers a comprehensive and compelling analysis of key issues in Latino politics. From the complexities of Latino identity and community formation to the many dimensions of political participation among Latino subgroups, this book provides a vital resource. (Barvosa-Carter, Edwina)

Latino Politics in America is a provocative and important book, an indispensable guide to understanding the evolving politics of America's largest racial and ethnic group. John A. García's analysis is impressive as he synthesizes the literature on race, ethnicity, and American politics. It is clearly the best book on Latino politics to date. (Benjamin Marquez)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0847691640
• ISBN 13: 9780847691647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304