Everything You Need to Know About Latino History

Everything You Need to Know About Latino History
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : 0452288894
ISBN-13 : 9780452288898
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Everything You Need to Know About Latino History by : Himilce Novas

Download or read book Everything You Need to Know About Latino History written by Himilce Novas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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