Latino Religions and Civic Activism in the United States

Latino Religions and Civic Activism in the United States
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 367
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ISBN-10 : 9780195162271
ISBN-13 : 0195162277
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Book Synopsis Latino Religions and Civic Activism in the United States by : Gastón Espinosa

Download or read book Latino Religions and Civic Activism in the United States written by Gastón Espinosa and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting 16 new essays addressing important issues, movements and personalities in Latino religions in America, this book aims to overthrow the stereotype that Latinos are politically passive and that their churches have supported the status quo, failing to engage in or support the struggle for civil rights and social justice.


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