Bibliograph

The Latino threat, constructing immigrants, citizens, and the nation, Leo R. Chavez

Type

Label

The Latino threat, constructing immigrants, citizens, and the nation, Leo R. Chavez

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Latino threat

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Leo R. Chavez

Sub title

constructing immigrants, citizens, and the nation

Summary

News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, particularly Mexicans, are an invading force bent on reconquering land once their own and destroying the American way of life. In this book, Leo R. Chavez contests this assumption's basic tenets, offering facts to counter the many fictions about the "Latino threat." With new discussion about anchor babies, the DREAM Act, and recent anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona and other states, this expanded second edition critically investigates the stories about recent immigrants to show how prejudices are used to malign an entire population-and to define what it means to be American

Target audience

adult

Classification