García Bedolla, Lisa, 1969-

Latino politics / Lisa García Bedolla. - Second edition. - xiv, 298 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-278) and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Latinos and U.S. Politics -- Chapter 2. Latina/o Participation : Individual Activity and Institutional Context -- Chapter 3. Mexican Americans : Conquest, Migration, and Adaptation -- Chapter 4. Puerto Ricans : from Colonized People to Political Activists -- Chapter 5. Cuban Americans : Occupation, Revolution, and Exile Politics -- Chapter 6. Dominicans : Political Upheaval, Imperialism, and Transnational Activism -- Chapter 7. Central Americans : Inequality, War, and Solidarity -- Chapter 8. Conclusion: The Context of Latino Migration and Mobilization.

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Hispanic Americans--Politics and government.
Hispanic Americans--Economic conditions.
Hispanic Americans--Social conditions.
Immigrants--United States.
Political participation--United States.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies.


United States--Race relations--Political aspects.
United States--Ethnic relations--Political aspects.
United States--Politics and government.
United States--Foreign relations.

E184.S75 / G369 2014

305.868/073