U.S. Latino Issues
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- Synopsis
- Does the term Latino—a construct of the U.S. government—successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country.Issues include:• Race Classification• Assimilation• Bilingual Education• Open Borders• Affirmative Action• Interracial Dating and Marriage• Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant• Amnesty Program• U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba• U.S. Military Bases in Puerto RicoEach topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers.
- Copyright:
- 2004
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 224 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780313088612
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780313322112
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 06/11/23
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Reading Age:
- 7–17
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.