Download or read book Latino America written by Matt Barreto and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometime in April 2014, somewhere in a hospital in California, a Latino child tipped the demographic scales as Latinos displaced non-Hispanic whites as the largest racial/ethnic group in the state. So, one-hundred-sixty-six years after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought the Mexican province of Alta California into the United States, Latinos once again became the largest population in the state. Surprised? Texas will make the same transition sometime before 2020. When that happens, America's two most populous states, carrying the largest number of Electoral College votes, will be Latino. New Mexico is already there. New York, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada are shifting rapidly. Latino populations since 2000 have doubled in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and South Dakota. The US is undergoing a substantial and irreversible shift in its identity. So, too, are the Latinos who make up these populations. Matt Barreto and Gary M. Segura are the country's preeminent experts in the shape, disposition, and mood of Latino America. They show the extent to which Latinos have already transformed the US politically and socially, and how Latino Americans are the most buoyant and dynamic ethnic and racial group, often in quite counterintuitive ways. Latinos' optimism, strength of family, belief in the constructive role of government, and resilience have the imminent potential to reshape the political and partisan landscape for a generation and drive the outcome of elections as soon as 2016.
Download or read book Capit n Latinoam rica written by Vinodh Venkatesh and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capitán Latinoamérica is the first study to examine the unique contribution of Latin American cinema, television, and web series to the global superhero boom. Through an analysis of superhero-themed media from Mexico to Argentina, Vinodh Venkatesh argues that contemporary Latin American superheroes are a hybrid of regional tropes and figures such as the famed luchador, El Chapulín Colorado, and North American blockbuster characters from the DC and Marvel universes. These superheroes channel anxieties specific to their respective national contexts. In Chile, for example, Mirageman rehashes and works through the Pinochet dictatorship and its traumatic aftermath; in Honduras, Chinche Man confronts neoliberalism and gang violence. In Colombia's El Man, in turn, rapid urbanization and drug cartels are the central concerns, whereas corruption and the political machinations of the state feature most prominently in the television and web series Capitán Centroamérica. While the Latin American superhero genre may be superficially characterized by low budgets and kitsch aesthetics, it also poses profound challenges to the social, political, and economic status quo. Covering a wide variety of media bookended by wrestling films from the early 1960s and multimedia productions from the 2010s, Capitán Latinoamérica offers a comprehensive introduction to, and assessment of, the state of the superhero in Latin America.
Download or read book Carnival in Latin America Carnaval en Latinoam rica written by Kerrie Logan Hollihan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carnivals are some of the most interesting and most fun celebrations in Latin America. Allow students to join in the festivities with this exciting and lively book that takes readers right to the middle of the memorable, inspiring celebrations.
Download or read book Christmas Traditions in Latin America Tradiciones navide as de Latinoam rica written by Kerrie Logan Hollihan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is celebrated in many different ways by many cultures. This festive book focuses on the varying and beautiful Christmas traditions of Latin America, including Las Posadas, which focuses on the search for shelter, and Los Tres Reyes Magos, which celebrates the three wise men.
Download or read book Quetzals and Other Latin American Birds Quetzales y otras aves de Latinoam rica written by Zella Williams and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala and lends its name to that country's currency. In fact, the quetzal has long been revered for its beautiful feathers. In ancient times, the Mayan people used quetzal feathers as money. Your fascinated readers will find out more about this resplendent bird and some of its neighbors, such as the toucan and the macaw.
Download or read book Llamas and Other Latin American Camels Llamas y otros cam lidos de Latinoam rica written by Zella Williams and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Llamas are camel cousins. It is true! Llamas are also a vital part of some South American economies. Readers will also find out about some of the other camelids that call Latin America home, vicunas, guanacos, and alpacas.
Download or read book Taller de Informacion y Monitoreo de Sanidad Vegetal en Latinoamerica y el Caribe written by and published by IICA Biblioteca Venezuela. This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alex y su abuela en Latinoam rica 6 cuentos infantiles a partir de 8 9 a os written by Eleni Rivers and published by PLD Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descubre "Alex y su abuela en Latinoamérica": Un emocionante viaje para jóvenes exploradores! ¿Estás listo para vivir emocionantes aventuras y al mismo tiempo aprender valiosas lecciones? ¿Quieres aprender español y descubrir importantes valores para tu vida? ¡Acompaña a Alex y su abuela en su viaje por toda América Latina! ¿Por qué deberías leer "Alex y su abuela en Latinoamérica"? Experimenta auténticas fiestas latinoamericanas: Sumérgete en el colorido mundo de las significativas festividades en Río de Janeiro, Argentina, Perú, Colombia, México y Ecuador. Aprenderás más sobre esta cultura y tradiciones. Aprende importantes valores: En cada historia se transmiten valores importantes como responsabilidad, perseverancia, perdón, disciplina, honestidad o empatía. Aprenderás valiosas lecciones que enriquecerán tu vida. Satisface tu espíritu aventurero: ¿Estás listo para embarcarte en una emocionante aventura? "Alex y su abuela en Latinoamérica" te lleva en un viaje emocionante, donde no solo aprenderás nuevos idiomas, sino que también descubrirás importantes valores para tu vida. Es hora de explorar el mundo y ser parte de esta aventura única. Completado ilustrado: Cada página de este libro de cuentos está ilustrada y a todo color para facilitar una mejor comprensión y poder sumergirte en la historia con Alex y su abuela. ¡Embárcate ahora en el viaje con Alex y la abuela! Abre las páginas de "Alex y su abuela en Latinoamérica" y déjate encantar por la magia de nuestro idioma y las emocionantes historias. ¿A qué estás esperando? ¡La aventura comienza ahora!
Download or read book Stories from Latin America Historias de Latinoamerica Second Edition written by Genevieve Barlow and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the tales of Latin America--in Spanish and in English! In Stories from Latin America/Historias de Latinoamerica, we've placed the Spanish and English stories side by side--lado a lado--so you can practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native tongue. This way, you'll avoid the inconvenience of constantly having to look up unfamiliar words and expressions in a dictionary. Read as much as you can understand, and then look to the facing page for help if necessary. As you read, you can check your comprehension by comparing the two versions of the story. You'll also find a bilingual vocabulary list at the end of the book, so you'll have a handy reference for new words. Stories from Latin America/Historias de Latinoamerica gives you the chance to Enjoy 16 fascinating short stories from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and more Fine-tune your language skills while gaining insight into the rich cultural heritage of the people of Latin America Improve your reading and listening skills with free audio downloads of four chapters from the book at mhprofessional.com Genevieve Barlow is an experienced Spanish educator and author.
Download or read book Carnival in Latin America Carnaval en Latinoam rica written by Kerrie Logan Hollihan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allow students to join in the festivities learning about carnivals.
Download or read book Latin America written by Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Latin America” is a concept firmly entrenched in its philosophical, moral, and historical meanings. And yet, Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo argues in this landmark book, it is an obsolescent racial-cultural idea that ought to have vanished long ago with the banishment of racial theory. Latin America: The Allure and Power of an Idea makes this case persuasively. Tenorio-Trillo builds the book on three interlocking steps: first, an intellectual history of the concept of Latin America in its natural historical habitat—mid-nineteenth-century redefinitions of empire and the cultural, political, and economic intellectualism; second, a serious and uncompromising critique of the current “Latin Americanism”—which circulates in United States–based humanities and social sciences; and, third, accepting that we might actually be stuck with “Latin America,” Tenorio-Trillo charts a path forward for the writing and teaching of Latin American history. Accessible and forceful, rich in historical research and specificity, the book offers a distinctive, conceptual history of Latin America and its many connections and intersections of political and intellectual significance. Tenorio-Trillo’s book is a masterpiece of interdisciplinary scholarship.
Download or read book Latinoamerica su civilizacion y su cultura written by Eugenio Chang-Rodriguez and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2007-10-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the richness and complexity of Latin American culture to life for your students, with LATINOAMÉRICA. Featuring a thematic organization supported by comprehension questions, expansion questions, timelines, chapter summaries, photos, illustrations, Internet activities, video suggestions, and maps, the text takes students on a 20-chapter tour of the progression of Latin culture-from the pre-Columbia era to Hispanics in the United States today. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book Open Veins of Latin America written by Eduardo Galeano and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [In this book, the author's] analysis of the effects and causes of capitalist underdevelopment in Latin America present [an] account of ... Latin American history. [The author] shows how foreign companies reaped huge profits through their operations in Latin America. He explains the politics of the Latin American bourgeoisies and their subservience to foreign powers, and how they interacted to create increasingly unequal capitalist societies in Latin America.-Back cover.
Download or read book Latino in America written by Soledad O'Brien and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive tie-in to the CNN documentary series Latino in America, from former top CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien. Following the smash-hit CNN documentary Black in America, Latino in America travels to small towns and big cities to illustrate how distinctly Latino cultures are becoming intricately woven into the broader American identity. As she reports the evolution of Latino America, Soledad O’Brien explores how tens of millions of Americans with roots in 21 different countries form a community called “Latino” and recalls her own upbringing and what she’s learned about being a Latino in America.
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Download or read book Metalogenesis en Latinoamerica written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Digital Humanities in Latin America written by Héctor Fernández L’Hoeste and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hemispheric view of the practice of digital humanities in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Americas As digital media and technologies transform the study of the humanities around the world, this volume provides the first hemispheric view of the practice of digital humanities in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Americas. These essays examine how participation and research in new media have helped configure identities and collectivities in the region. Featuring case studies from throughout Latin America, including the United States Latinx community, contributors analyze documentary films, television series, and social media to show how digital technologies create hybrid virtual spaces and facilitate connections across borders. They investigate how Latinx bloggers and online activists navigate governmental restrictions in order to connect with the global online community. These essays also incorporate perspectives of race, gender, and class that challenge the assumption that technology is a democratizing force. Digital Humanities in Latin America illuminates the cultural, political, and social implications of the ways Latinx communities engage with new technologies. In doing so, it connects digital humanities research taking place in Latin America with that of the Anglophone world. Contributors: Paul Alonso | Morgan Ames | Eduard Arriaga | Anita Say Chan | Ricardo Dominguez | Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo | Héctor Fernández L’Hoeste | Jennifer M. Lozano | Ana Lígia Silva Medeiros | Gimena del Río Riande | Juan Carlos Rodríguez | Isabel Galina Russell | Angharad Valdivia | Anastasia Valecce | Cristina Venegas A volume in the series Reframing Media, Technology, and Culture in Latin/o America, edited by Héctor Fernández L’Hoeste and Juan Carlos Rodríguez
