Hispanic Heresy: What is the Impact of America's Largest Population of Immigrants? - Hardcover

Angel L. Reyes III; Bradley T. Ewing; James C. Wetherbe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1883096057 ISBN 13: 9781883096052

Publisher: Mead Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

There are many fallacies surrounding the economic and social impact of Hispanics on America. This book is an effort to dispel many of the misunderstandings about how Hispanics in America impact its socio-economics. There is no denying the simple fact that the Hispanic population in the United States is booming. This positive growth rate is not just a result of immigration, but increasingly the result of a higher birthrate within the Hispanic population.

Some see this as a problem; others see it as an opportunity. The problems pertain to illegal immigration, which can burden the educational, social welfare and medical care systems. Income taxes may not be collected and labor abuse may occur. The problems are well publicized. The opportunity pertains to the historical value of immigrants and their willingness to take on the entry level jobs and work their way up to achieve the American dream. It can be a thorny debate.

The authors embrace different political points of view from conservative to liberal. The intent was to be bi-partisan and achieve compromise. Without a doubt the book would have stronger leanings in different directions had it not been a collaborative effort. We learned much from each other as we tried to keep our minds open to both problems and opportunities.

That having been said, we choose to see the Hispanic immigration and population growth phenomenon as an opportunity. It is an opportunity that America must deftly manage if it is to continue to lead the world and truly be the land of opportunity.

To be clear, this book is descriptive in nature as we try to observe and report what we see happening to facilitate perception. It is not a particularly prescriptive book in that it does not offer solutions. That would be a much more difficult book to write, perhaps for another day. Nonetheless, it is fair to say one prescription is to recognize a wave change and explore what opportunities it presents.

About this title

About the Author:

Angel L. Reyes III, J.D., M.B.A.: Mr. Reyes is the Founder and Managing Partner of Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei. He started is legal career on Wall Street and then relocated to Dallas, Texas. He built his law firm from a singlel attorney shop to one of the foremost litigation practices in Dallas. As a tribute to his leadership and business approach, every partner, including Mr. Reyes has been selected a Texas Super Lawyer, a top honor in the legal profession. He is quoted frequently by newspaper journalists across the country for his insight into legal matters and is a frequent guest on TV and radio shows, with appearances on CNN's Lou Dobbs, Tonight, CBS-KTVT, and talk radio stations throughout the country.

Bradley T. Ewing, Ph.D.: Dr. Bradley Ewing is the Jerry S. Rawls Professor in Operations Management at Texas Tech University. He is the founding partner of the Ph.D. Resource Group, L.L.C., and serves as a consultant and expert witness for many law firms and businesses on matters involving intellectual property, business valuation, employment and economic losses. He is the author of two economics books, has written well over 100 academic articles and serves as the editor of two academic journals including the Journal of Business Valuation and Economic Loss Analysis.

James C. Wetherbe, Ph.D.: Dr. Wetherbe is the Stevenson Chaired Professor in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. Author of 26 books, he is internationally know as a dynamic and entertaining speaker on management and information technology. Jim is especially appreciated for his ability to explain complex topics in straightforward, practical terms that can be understood and applied by both executive leaders and general managers. He has developed and conducted executive education programs for thousands around the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mead Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1883096057
• ISBN 13: 9781883096052
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120
• Editor: Mead Publishing
• Illustrator: Mead Publishing