Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Spanish-Speakers in the United States covers the history, politics and culture of the major groups of the fastest growing minority in the United States, beginning with the Spanish legacy of the Southwest, and moving on to the beginnings of large-scale Mexican immigration after the turn of the century, socioeconomic changes brought about by World War I, and changes in the demographic composition of the nation as a result of later immigration.
Table of Contents
pt. 1. The stage is set. The Hispanic legacy -- Spreading the eagle's wings -- Mass migration from Mexico begins -- Slump, recovery, and World War II -- pt. 2. Newcomers from many lands. The Puerto Ricans -- The Cubans -- Strangers from many lands -- pt. 3. The porous frontier. The borderlands -- Immigration, legal and illegal -- pt. 4. Life in the United States. The rise of new Hispanic cultures -- Hispanic politics -- Bilingual education -- Affirmative action and nationhood -- Hispanics and the church -- Perils of addiction -- Crime and punishment -- Epilogue.