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Puerto Ricans in the United States
María E. Pérez y González
ISBN: 0-313-29748-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29748-9
216 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/2000
List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Discount Price: $27.50 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: The New Americans
Description: 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.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Introduction
    Boriquén Becomes Puerto Rico
    Puerto Rican Culture
    The American Encounter and Beyond
    Adjustment and Adaptation in the United States
    The Socioeconomic Status of Stateside Puerto Ricans
    The Struggles and Heroics of a People
    Racial and Ethnic Relations
    The Impact of Puerto Ricans on American Society
    Appendix
    Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: 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.
LCC Class: 973
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