Synopses & Reviews
The authors reveal how the Cuban success story has transformed the character of Miami while delineating more sharply the identity of other ethnic communities.”
New York Times Book ReviewMakes a case for the importance of political capital . . . in building ethnic solidarity.”Contemporary Sociology
Synopsis
Winner, 1995 American Sociological Association Robert E. Park Award Projecting fantasies of wealth and excess, Miami, "America's Riviera," occupies a unique place in our national imagination. Uncovering the hidden story of this dreamlike place, Portes and Stepick explore the transformations of Miami from a light-hearted tourist resort to a troubled, complex city.