Latino Politics in America - Community, Culture, and Interests

The fifth edition of this widely-used textbook introduces students to what it means to be a Latino American culturally and politically at a time of unprecedented challenges for America''s diverse and fastest-growing ethnic group. Garcia and Sanchez provide an in-depth examination of the individual communities that comprise the Latino culture, and how those bonds affect political development and decisions. With a look at voting, immigration, political engagement, and the critical public policies that constitute a Latino agenda, Garcia and Sanchez provide substantive insight on Latino pan-ethnic identity, growing policy issues, political participation, and the impact of changing Latino sub-groups. This engaging text features: Discussion questions encourage students to critically engage with key concepts and themes Links to suggested readings get students engaged in other sources Accessible figures throughout the text engage visual learners A glossary of key terms is an effective study aid

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John A. Garcia and Gabriel R. Sanches

Product details

• Authors: John A Garcia, John A García, John A. García, Garcia John A., Gabriel Ramon Sanchez
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.09.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9798765146002
• ISBN: 9798765146002
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Political activism, Politics & government, Politics and government, Hispanic & Latino Studies, Political activism / Political engagement