This timely and important book introduces readers to the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States - Latinos - and their diverse conditions of departure and reception. A central theme of the book is the tension between the fact that Latino categories are most often assigned from above; and how those defined as Latino seek to make sense of and enliven a shared notion of identity from below. Providing a sophisticated introduction to emerging theoretical trends and social formations specific to Latino immigrants; chapters are structured around the topics of Latinidad or the idea of a pan-ethnic Latino identity; pathways to citizenship; cultural citizenship; labor; gender; transnationalism; and globalization. Specific areas of focus include the 2006 marches of the immigrant rights movement and the rise in neoliberal nativism (including both state-sponsored restrictions such as Arizona’s SB1070 and the hate crimes associated with Minutemen vigilantism). The book is a valuable contribution to immigration courses in sociology; history; ethnic studies; American Studies; and Latino Studies. It is one of the first; and certainly the most accessible; to fully take into account the plurality of experiences; identities; and national origins constituting the Latino category.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy River WalkerI love this book; it's one I ahve read several times and recommend to people. It's easy to see the clear correlation between prohibition and other things that 'right thinking' people think should be banned for 'our own protection'. It's a shame we don't learn from our past mistakes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent; informative and entertainingBy Dwight S. HarveyDaniel Okrent has written a very entertaining and informative history of Prohibition; from its beginnings in the 1880s to its demise in the 1930s. His "tale" is told from all perspectives; with plenty of vignettes of all the players to make the story come to life. Mr Okrent is an accomplished author whose use of vocabulary makes the pages sing; never have I had to use the on-line dictionary as often to understand many of the little-known or used but very lyrical language he uses throughout. This book should serve as needed reminder of what can happen when the single_minded few can organize and impose their moral will on the majority and how reluctant politicos ever interested only in being elected can be manipulated to make that happen. I highly recommend reading this book; followed by viewing Ken Burns fascinating documentary on Prohibition as well.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Thorough ExplanationBy Ned C. ArmstrongEver wonder how in the hell prohibition ever was passed? This book explains the whole complex process from anti-Catholic bigotry to the income tax to women's suffrage. They're all interrelated! It's impossible to miss the parallels today with the War on Drugs.
