The Dominican Americans (The New Americans)
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“...The Dominican Americans will fill an important gap in the scholarship on the subject, and will serve as a useful tool in educating students about this important group of New Americans.”–
“...presents a comprehensive introduction to one of the largest Latino groups in the United States, filling a glaring vacuum in the burgeoning discipline of Latino Studies....The authors must be commended for striking an effective balance between breadth and depth, for while the book is an ambitious introduction, it offers keen insights about the effect of immigration on notions of Dominican cultural identity....a valuable resource, for it provides a history of Dominican business, civic, social service, and cultural organizations, and lists important political and cultural leaders....the book's clear prose and solid research will appeal to both general readers interested in a new American subgroup and seasoned scholars interested in issues of transnationalism and globalization.”–
“Silvio Torres-Saillant and Ramona Hernandez draw an insightful contemporary portrait of Dominican Americans....With their work, we have a stepping stone toward projects that explore the intersections and transformations of race, class, gender, and nationality in the Americas.”–
Book Description
This profile of Dominican Americans closes a critical gap in information about the accomplishments of one of the largest immigrant groups in the United States. Beginning with a look at the historical background and the roots of native Dominicans, this book traces the story of U.S. and Dominican relations. With great detail and clarity, the authors explain why the Dominicans left their homeland and came to the United States. The book includes discussions of education, health issues, drugs and violence, the visual and performing arts, popular music, religion, food, gender, and race. Most important, this book assesses how Dominicans have adapted to America, and highlights their losses and gains since arriving. The work concludes with an evaluation of the Dominicans' achievements since their immigration began three decades ago and shows how they envision their continued participation in American life. Biographical profiles of many notable Dominican Americans, such as artists, sports greats, musicians, lawyers, novelists, actors, and activists, enhance the text.
The Dominican Americans (The New Americans)
The Dominican Americans (The New Americans),Silvio Torres-Saillant,Ramona Hernandez,Greenwood Press,0313298394,Dominican Americans,Ethnic Studies - General,Hispanic Americans In The U.S.,History: World,Minority Studies - Ethnic American,Social Science,Sociology,Sociology - General,Social Science / Sociology / General
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