LA Causa: Civil Rights, Social Justice and the Struggle for Equality in the Midwest (The Hispanic Civil Rights Series)

ISBN 10: 1558854258 / ISBN 13: 9781558854253

Published by Arte Publico Pr, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: LA Causa: Civil Rights, Social Justice and the Struggle for Equality in the Midwest (The Hispanic Civil Rights Series)
• Publisher: Arte Publico Pr
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558854258
• ISBN 13: 9781558854253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The American Midwest has long been a major source of scholarship and advocacy for the Latino community. Cardenas (sociology, U. of Notre Dame) and contributors describe the influence of Midwest Latinos in the struggle for civil rights and equality. Topics include the influence of community organizations and the growth of political empowerment; changes in ethnic identity, independent political organizations, and education; the advancements made by the Latino Institute through policy analysis, leadership and development; the implications of September 11, 2001 for the Midwest Latinos; and a case study of Midwest Latina civil rights. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas is the Director of the University of Notre Dame s Institute for Latino Studies.