This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the
evolution of Hispanic Americans engaged in U.S. politics, from
increased visibility as governors and other lawmakers at the local,
state, and federal levels to their growing importance as a voting
constituency. This encyclopedia comprehensively surveys the
evolution of Latina/o engagement in US politics as voters,
candidates, lawmakers, and public officials. It is an authoritative
resource for public library patrons, high school students, and
undergraduates in a variety of curricular studies, including
political science, civics, American history, and Latino studies.
The set's A-Z entries were carefully selected and crafted to ensure
thorough coverage of all of the individuals, organizations,
cultural forces, political issues, and legal decisions that have
combined to elevate the role of Latinos at the polls, on the
campaign trail, in Washington, and in mayors' offices, city
councils, school boards, and statehouses all across the country.
In-depth essays on the rising prominence of Latino Americans as
voters, candidates, public officials, lawmakers, and opinion
leaders will provide further context for understanding their impact
on modern U.S. political processes and institutions from the
perspective of liberals and conservatives alike. Features two dozen
primary documents, including illuminating sources provided both in
the original Spanish and in English translations Contains
approximately 300 encyclopedia entries Gives special attention to
the significant diversity of the Latino population in the United
States, with a focus on growing communities of Central American and
Dominican origin as well as groups of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and
Cuban origin Provides context in historical overview essays that
focus specifically on Latino population in their roles as voters
and citizens, candidates, and lawmakers in American life Includes a
chronology of events concerning the evolution of Latino American
involvement in U.S. politics
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