The Hispanic-American Almanac: A Reference Work on Hispanics in the United States"The editors have taken a series of complex issues and presented them in a readable, interesting book that students might actually read!" New Edition This updated source describes all major aspects of the culture and civilization of Hispanic Americans living in the United States. Chapters cover such topics as: The format of each chapter varies, based on the subject being discussed. Overall, the text is narrative, augmented by approximately 450 photographs, maps and charts. A bibliography has been included at the end of each chapter to facilitate further research. Features of the Almanac include a glossary and a keyword index. |
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... ment . Fear of Indian uprisings is the reason given by the Spanish authorities . 1716. Concerns about possible French encroach- ment prompt the Spaniards to reoccupy Texas in 1716 by establishing a series of missions , serving to both ...
... ment jobs , poverty law , or legal services . This phe- nomenon is largely the result of greater opportunity in those types of law practice . Today , however , many Hispanics are pursuing careers in large law firms more aggressively ...
... ment and cultural resurgence as the key to academic and socioeconomic success . As a result of their resur- gent awareness and their growing political strength , these new forces began to challenge the cultural and political hegemony of ...
Contents
Beyond Orthodoxy | 383 |
Literature | 597 |
Outstanding Figures in Hispanic Theater 529 | 734 |
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