Puerto Ricans in the United States / Edition 1

by Maria E. Perez y Gonzalez

Overview

Puerto Ricans in the United States begins by presenting Puerto Rico—the land, the people, and the culture. The island's invasion by U.S. forces in 1898 set the stage for our intertwined relationship to the present day. Pérez y González brings to life important historical events leading to immigration to the United States, particularly to the large northeastern cities, such as New York. The narrative highlights Puerto Ricans' adjustment and adaptation in this country through the media, institutions, language, and culture. A wealth of information is given on socioeconomic status, including demographics, employment, education opportunities, and poverty and public assistance. The discussions on the struggles of this group for affordable housing, issues of women and children, particular obstacles to obtaining appropriate health care, including the epidemic of AIDS, and race relations are especially insightful. The final chapter on Puerto Ricans' impact on U.S. society highlights their positive contributions in a wide range of fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313297489
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2000
Series:	The New Americans
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	1390L (what's this?)

About the Author

MARÍA E. PÉREZ Y GONZÁLEZ is a Sociologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Boriquén Becomes Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Culture
The American Encounter and Beyond
Adjustment and Adaptation in the United States
The Socioeconomic Status of Stateside Puerto Ricans
The Struggles and Heroics of a People
Racial and Ethnic Relations
The Impact of Puerto Ricans on American Society
Appendix
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Helps high school students and general readers understand the entire immigration and adaptation process of Puerto Ricans in this country since the early 1900s. Describes Puerto Rican culture, details the American encounter and its impact, and discusses stateside Puerto Ricans' socioeconomic status, struggles with poverty and crime, and racial and ethnic relations. A final chapter looks at the impact of Puerto Ricans on American society in areas such as politics, religion, food, and music. The author is a sociologist and assistant professor in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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