Latinos in the United States (ePub)

As the major driver of U.S. demographic change, Latinos are
reshaping key aspects of the social, economic, political, and
cultural landscape of the country. In the process, Latinos are
challenging the longstanding black/white paradigm that has been
used as a lens to understand racial and ethnic matters in the
United States.

In this book, Sáenz and Morales provide one of the broadest
sociological examinations of Latinos in the United States. The book
focuses on the numerous diverse groups that constitute the Latino
population and the role that the U.S. government has played in
establishing immigration from Latin America to the United States.

The book highlights the experiences of Latinos in a variety of
domains including education, political engagement, work and
economic life, family, religion, health and health care, crime and
victimization, and mass media. To address these issues in each
chapter the authors engage sociological perspectives, present data
examining major trends for both native-born and immigrant
populations, and engage readers in thinking about the major issues
that Latinos are facing in each of these dimensions. The book
clearly illustrates the diverse experiences of the array of Latino
groups in the United States, with some of these groups succeeding
socially and economically, while other groups continue to
experience major social and economic challenges. The book concludes
with a discussion of what the future holds for Latinos.

This book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate
students, social scientists, and policymakers interested in Latinos
and their place in contemporary society.