Everything You Need to Know about Latino History
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Everything You Need to Know about Latino History
Himilce Novas
Everything You Need to Know about Latino History
Everything You Need to Know about Latino History
Himilce Novas
Descripción
The popular primer to Latino life and culture. Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this completely revised 2008 edition provides the most current perspective on Latino history in the making, including: - New Mexico governor Bill Richardson's announced candidacy for the 2008 presidential election
- Ugly Betty--the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon
- The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark
- Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border
- The state of Castro's health and what it means for Cuba More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied history and culture of this multifaceted ethnic group.
- Ugly Betty--the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon
- The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark
- Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border
- The state of Castro's health and what it means for Cuba More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied history and culture of this multifaceted ethnic group.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa suave |
Número de Páginas | 432 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Plume Books |
Fecha de Publicación | 2007-12-01 |
Dimensiones | 7.78" x 5.94" x 0.91" pulgadas |
Descripción de Edición | 2008 |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | No |
Temas | Chicano, Hispano, América Latina, Latino |
Acerca del Autor
Novas is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. Her fiction works include Mangos, Bananas and Coconuts: A Cuban Love Story (Arte Público Press, 1996; Riverhead/Penguin, 1997 paperback) and Princess Papaya (Arte Publico Press, 2005). Among her works of non-fiction are the popular Everything You Need to Know About Latino History (Plume/Penguin 1994;1997;2003); Latin American Cooking Across the USA (Knopf, 1997); La Buena Mesa (Knopf, 1997); Latino Art and Culture in the United States (The National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1996); Everything You Need to Know about Asian American History (Plume/Penguin, 1996; 2003 ); The Hispanic 100: A Ranking of the Latino Men and Women Who Have Most Influenced American Thought and Culture (Citadel Press, 1995); Remembering Selena: A Tribute in Pictures and Words / Recordando a Selena: Un tributo en palabras y fotos (St. Martin's Press, 1995).
Himilce Novas has taught literature and writing as visiting author at vatious colleges and universities, among them the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), Wellesley College and Tulane University and continues to speak on Latino history and culture at colleges across the country. She spans both coasts and currently resides in the West.
Garantía & Otros
Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
Peso: | 0.354 kg |
SKU: | 9780452288898 |
Publicado en Unimart.com: | 03/03/24 |
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