Publication

2008 - ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

80,250 words, Guess

Page Count

321 pages

Physical Format

E-book

Identifiers

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  • OverDrive3BCF1D1E-337C-4565-B3B4-52E7C5E15000

Classifications

  • LCCE184.S75 L3557 2004

Description

Latino Americans and Political Participation examines Latino/a American political behavior, covering both electoral and other political issues. The essays provide thorough accounts of the relevant people, places, and events and provide a broad overview of Latino/a political participation in the United States. The information is accessible to individuals new to the topic, but there is extensive coverage to satisfy experienced researchers as well.The volume is rich with case studies and contains information on important political figures, key political events, and a guide to supplementary literature and resources. Contributors include prominent Latino/a scholars who provide a thorough review of the academic literature on such subjects as political demography, protest politics, interest groups, social movement participation, and political representation in national, state, local, and community-level politics.

Description

An overview of the role Latino Americans have played in the political processes of the United States that includes information on Latin-American politicians, policies that affect the group, key organizations, major events, and more.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Latino Americans and Political ParticipationE-bookABC-CLIO2008

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