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Himilce Novas
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Everything You Need to Know About Latino History: 2003 Edition |
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English |
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Paperback |
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384 |
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2003-05-27 |
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0452284325 |
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Plume |
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0.7 pounds |
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5.3 x 7.9 x 1.0 inches |
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Product Description
More than 35 million Latinos live in the U.S., a number that has increased 58 percent since 1990; by the year 2005, Latinos will surpass African Americans as the country's largest minority. In an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, readers will learn about:
€ Political, social, and economic trends affecting Latin Americans emigrating to the U.S.
€ Recent events involving Latinos, such as the Elian Gonzalez case and Linda Chavez's Secretary of Labor nomination
€ Latino entertainers, from Tito Puente to Shakira
€ The latest Census data
Everything You Need to Know About Latino History is a comprehensive look at this multifaceted, vibrant, and influential culture.
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