Latino Politics
Understanding Latino political engagement in the U.S.
Lisa Garc¿a Bedolla author Christian Hosam author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Polity Press
Published:5th Feb '21
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- Hardback£60.00(9781509537730)
This comprehensive text on Latino political engagement covers migration histories and political participation of six Latino groups, including Mexicans and Puerto Ricans.
The third edition of Latino Politics offers an in-depth exploration of the political engagement of various Latino groups in the United States. It focuses on six key communities: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Salvadorans, and Guatemalans. The book delves into their migration histories and examines their political status upon arrival, highlighting issues such as civil rights, employment opportunities, and the processes of political incorporation. This foundational understanding sets the stage for a detailed analysis of each group's history of collective mobilization and political activity, revealing the diverse ways they have engaged with the U.S. political system.
This updated edition of Latino Politics reflects the changing landscape of Latino politics under both the Obama and Trump administrations. It addresses critical contemporary issues, including migrant detention at the U.S.-Mexico border, the impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, and the evolving diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. These discussions prompt students to critically assess the implications of being a racialized minority in a majoritarian political system.
Ultimately, Latino Politics encourages readers to consider how the unique experiences of Latino groups shape their social, economic, and political aspirations. By engaging with these themes, students gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding Latino political identity and the ongoing challenges faced by these communities in the U.S.
“Insightful, well researched, and highly accessible, this updated and much-improved third edition of Latino Politics provides the most careful and complete analysis of Latinos' political diversity, and of their growing significance in American politics. A must-have resource for any student of Latino politics.”
Arlene Dávila, New York University
“This informative, accessible volume analyzes the diversity among Latinos and emphasizes their disparate histories of migration to the United States. Required reading for those attempting to increase Latinos’ political integration through voting or to mobilize them in the face of US nativist policies and rhetoric.”
Patricia Zavella, University of California, Santa Cruz
“García Bedolla and Hosam's award-winning and newly updated Latino Politics has become a classic in its field. A must-have book for scholars of Latinx politics, it does a masterful job analyzing the rich diversity of Latinx populations while also exploring the racialized contexts that bring these populations together. An outstanding work.”
Cristina Beltrán, New York University
“With this revised edition of their definitive study, Lisa García Bedolla and Christian Hosam provide critical frameworks for understanding the breadth and diversity of Latino political life on its own terms. Rich in historical understanding and cultural analysis, Latino Politics will continue to engage students through its incisive assessments of racial incorporation and the dynamics of popular mobilization. Their incisive narrative exposes the constraining power of US majoritarian discourse by attending to the ways Latino mobilizations expand the political field while defending their distinct allegiances and visions of belonging.”
Alicia Schmidt Camacho, Yale University
ISBN: 9781509537747
Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 28mm
Weight: 612g
320 pages
3rd edition