Borderless Borders

U.S. Latinos, Latin Americans, and the Paradox of Interdependence

Author: Frank Bonilla
ISBN: 9781566396202

This new reality -- the Latinization of the United States -- is driven by forces that reach well beyond U.S. borders. It asserts itself demographically, politically, in the workplace, and in daily life. The perception that Latinos are now positioned to help bring about change in the Americas from within the United States has taken hold, sparking renewed interest and specific initiatives by hemispheric governments to cultivate new forms of relationships with emigrant communities. Borderless Borders describes the structural processes and active interventions taking place inside and outside U.S. Latino communities. After a context-setting introduction by urban planner Rebecca Morales, the contributors focus on four themes. Economist Manuel Pastor Jr., urban sociologist Saskia Sassen, and political scientist Carol Wise look at emerging forms of global and transnational interdependence and at whether they are likely to produce individuals who are economically independent or simply more d

Publisher: Temple University Press
Publish Date: 1998

Subjects: Political Science / Political Process / General, Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General, Social Science / Sociology / Urban, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Raza Recource Centro (Location: Wall A, Shelf 4)