Puerto Ricans in the United States - Couverture rigide

Gonzalez, Maria E. Perez Y

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0313297487 ISBN 13 : 9780313297489

Editeur : Greenwood Press, 2000

Synopsis

Puerto Ricans in the United States begins by presenting Puerto Rico—the land, the people, and the culture. The island's invasion by U.S. forces in 1898 set the stage for our intertwined relationship to the present day. Pérez y González brings to life important historical events leading to immigration to the United States, particularly to the large northeastern cities, such as New York. The narrative highlights Puerto Ricans' adjustment and adaptation in this country through the media, institutions, language, and culture. A wealth of information is given on socioeconomic status, including demographics, employment, education opportunities, and poverty and public assistance. The discussions on the struggles of this group for affordable housing, issues of women and children, particular obstacles to obtaining appropriate health care, including the epidemic of AIDS, and race relations are especially insightful. The final chapter on Puerto Ricans' impact on U.S. society highlights their positive contributions in a wide range of fields.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

MARÍA E. PÉREZ Y GONZÁLEZ is a Sociologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenwood Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0313297487
• ISBN 13: 9780313297489
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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