U.S. Latino Issues / Edition 1

by Rodolfo F. Acuña

Overview

Does the term Latino—a construct of the U.S. government—successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country.

Issues include:
• Race Classification
• Assimilation
• Bilingual Education
• Open Borders
• Affirmative Action
• Interracial Dating and Marriage
• Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant
• Amnesty Program
• U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
• U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico

Each topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313322112
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/30/2003
Series:	Contemporary American Ethnic Issues
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

RODOLFO F. ACU—A is Professor of Chicana/o Studies at California State University, Northridge.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Race Classification
Assimilation
Bilingual Education
Open Borders
Affirmative Action
Interracial Dating and Marriage
Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Amnesty Program
U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico
Resource Guide
Index

Editorial Reviews

Gr 10 Up-Clearly written, balanced over-views of social and political issues affecting two American ethnic groups. Ten topics are addressed in Acuna's title, including assimilation, race classification, bilingual education, social services for undocumented immigrants, the amnesty programs for illegal immigrants, and border issues. Rosier addresses treaties, land claims, media stereotypes, gaming, ancestral remains, and economic improvement versus environmental protection. Each issue is discussed in a separate chapter that begins by summarizing historical background and current context, including relevant legislation and court decisions. Arguments used by proponents and opponents to support their positions follow. Each chapter concludes with in-depth endnotes, a short source or reading list, and discussion questions. Latino Issues ends with a comprehensive, annotated resource guide. Small, dark captioned black-and-white photos and a few tables and charts complement the texts. Both books contain a helpful, but selective index. Useful supplements to existing series on these topics.-Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Although the intended audience is advanced high school and beginning college students, the content and quality of the essays are such that it will be an important resource for general readers and teachers, and suitable for all public libraries and undergraduate collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended. High school through undergraduate students; general readers; professionals/practitioners.” —Choice

“A very topical title, U.S. Latino Issues is well suited for high school and undergraduate students. Educators seeking ideas for student research and debate on immigration will also benefit from this recommended title.” —ARBA

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