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More copies of this ISBN:His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S.by Geraldo Rivera
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A rare, unflinching look at one of today's most important issuesfrom one of today's most well-known journalists. In this insightful, well-researched book, Peabody and EmmyAward-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera examines the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S., fueled partly by what may be the single most divisive issue in America today: illegal immigration. With objective clarity and personal conviction, Rivera sheds light on an issue that is muddled with confusion and prejudice and too often blamed for everything from terrorism to welfare. Examining the pasthis own parents' struggle to be "real" Americans, as well as the plight of other ethnic groups in their quest for that dreamRivera places the issue of illegal immigration in a historic context, dispelling the myth that we are facing an unprecedented crisis. A vital contribution to the ongoing debate about immigration, His Panic is destined to reshape the way Americans view the future of our country. Review:"With lengthy anecdotes and limited analysis, journalist Rivera attempts to change the negative misconceptions about Hispanic migrants in this exploration of illegal immigration in the US today. Often reading like a rebuttal to the pundits and politicians he's come to blows with throughout his storied career-Lou Dobbs, Rep. Tom Tancredo, Michelle Malkin and others-Rivera's counterarguments frequently come in the form of Latino success stories such as Eddie Olmos and Cheech Marin (with whom, as he never misses an opportunity to mention, Rivera maintains close, personal relationships). More worthy sections deftly refute claims that illegal immigrants have hurt the economy, using strident statistical evidence and cagey reasoning. Rivera's wide net can lead to rambling; the immigration stance of Cesar Chavez and race relations in Miami are notable digressions. His most poignant (and fresh) argument comes in his closing statement, that the burgeoning Latino voting bloc, alienated by conservative immigration vitriol, could very well be the undoing of the GOP in 2008. Astute observations such as this save what could ultimately been written off as another Al Capone's Vault." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) About the AuthorA veteran foreign correspondent since 1973, Geraldo Rivera has received over 170 journalism awards. Currently the host of Geraldo at Large, he has been an investigative reporter for 20/20 and hosted Good Night America, The Geraldo Rivera Show, and Rivera Live. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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