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As the largest and youngest minority group in the United States, the 60 million Latinos living in the U.S. represent the secondlargest concentration of Hispanic people in the entire world, after Mexico. Needless to say, the population of Latinos in the U.S. is causing a shift, not only changing the demographic landscape of the country, but also impacting national culture, politics, and spoken language. While Latinos comprise a diverse minority group with various religious beliefs, political ideologies, and social valuescommentators on both sides of the political divide have lumped Latino Americans into a homogenous group that is often misunderstood.Latinos in the United States: What Everyone Needs to Know provides a wideranging, multifaceted exploration of Latino American history and culture, as well as the forces shaping this minority group in the U.S. From exploring the origins of the term 'Latino' and examining what constitutes Latin America, to tracing topical issues like DREAMers, the mass incarceration of Latino males, and the controversial relationship between Latin America and the United States, Ilan Stavans seeks to understand the complexities and unique position of Latino Americans. Throughout he breaks down the various subgroups within the Latino minority (MexicanAmericans, DominicanAmericans, CubanAmericans, Puerto Ricans on the mainland, and so on), and the degree to which these groups constitute or don't a homogenous community, their history, and where their future challenges lie.Stavans, one of the world's foremost authorities on global Hispanic civilization, sees Latino culture as undergoing dramatic changes as a result of acculturation, changes that are fostering a new 'mestizo' identity that is part Hispanic and part American. However, Latinos living in the United States are also impacting American culture. As Ilan Stavans argues, no other minority group will have a more decisive impact on the future of the United States.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Latinos in the United States: What Everyone Needs to Know®'? A: The book explores the history, culture, and demographic impact of the Latino population in the United States, emphasizing their diverse backgrounds and the complexities of their identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ilan Stavans, a prominent scholar and authority on Hispanic civilization.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the origins of the term 'Latino', DREAMers, mass incarceration of Latino males, and the relationship between Latin America and the United States.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: It was published on January 2, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is categorized under Hispanic American Studies and provides a comprehensive exploration suitable for academic purposes.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Does the book address the future challenges faced by Latino Americans? A: Yes, it discusses the future challenges and the evolving identity of Latino Americans in the U.S.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the impact of Latinos on American culture? A: Absolutely, it analyzes how the Latino community influences various aspects of American culture, politics, and society.