A companion to Latina/o studies /

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Imprint:Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Description:xxviii, 528 p. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Series:Blackwell companions in cultural studies ; 14
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6648971
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Other authors / contributors:Flores, Juan.
Rosaldo, Renato.
ISBN:9781405126229 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1405126221 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:<p> A Companion to Latina/o Studies is a collection of 40 original essays written by leading scholars in the field, dedicated to exploring the question of what 'Latino/a' is. </p> Brings together in one volume a diverse range of original essays by established and emerging scholars in the field of Latina/o Studies Offers a timely reference to the issues, topics, and approaches to the study of US Latinos - now the largest minority population in the United States Explores the depth of creative scholarship in this field, including theories of latinisimo, immigration, political and economic perspectives, education, race/class/gender and sexuality, language, and religion Considers areas of broader concern, including history, identity, public representations, cultural expression and racialization (including African and Native American heritage).
Physical Description:xxviii, 528 p. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781405126229
1405126221