Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gmez (English) Pap

Description: Inventing Latinos by Laura E. Gmez Media track record: Interviews on Brian Lehrer for updated Manifest Destinies Latinx identity in general (often in the context of immigration discourse) and anti-Latinx racism in particular, is a topic that is hotter than ever, and will interest readers of the bestselling, groundbreaking Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez In 2011, author was recognized by Hispanic Business magazine as one of the nations "Most Influential 100 Latinos" Author was co-founder of UCLA Law Schools Critical Race Studies Program, which is recognized as the nations leading institution in critical race theory FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Laura E. Gmez is the Rachel F. Moran Endowed Chair in Law at UCLA and also a professor in the departments of sociology and Chicana/Chicano & Central American studies. She is a member of the Smithsonians National Museum of the American Latino scholarly advisory committee and the author of Manifest Destinies, Mapping "Race," and Misconceiving Mothers, as well as Inventing Latinos (The New Press). She lives in Los Angeles. Review Praise for Inventing Latinos:"This incisive survey of Latino history packs a knockout punch."—Publishers Weekly"In this thoughtfully argued study . . . Gómez provides much-needed insight into the true complexity of Latinx identity while revealing the ways in which the dominant culture continues to mask the many racist currents within American society. An insightful and well-researched book."—Kirkus Reviews"A[n] incisive study of history, complex interrogation of racial construction, and sophisticated legal argument, this title proves especially timely, what with the controversial 2020 census on its way, and expands brilliantly on the work Gómez began in Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race."—Booklist"A rigorous and provocative study of the liminal zone Latino/as inhabit in Americas racial continuum. Required reading."—Library Journal (starred review) "[A] timely and important examination of Latinx identity."—Ms."[Inventing Latinos] offers a significant and fresh examination of a topical subject—racism in our country."—Albuquerque Journal"In her pioneering book, Laura Gómez puts racism, colonialism, white dominance, and community resistance exactly where they should be: at the heart of the conversations about Latinos today, and the nature of race in the United States tomorrow."—Ian F. Haney López "Gómez reveals that history is not past. Instead, she shows us that as racism evolves, the U.S. commitment to racism remains steady, creating, but never quite controlling, Latinos as a distinct racial group. But if racisms allure continues to tug powerfully at some segments of the United States, Inventing Latinos reveals that creative resistance is never far away."—César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of Migrating to Prison "The critically important story of Latinx racial formation told here requires the impressive skills and knowledge of a scholar like Gómez. Inventing Latinos is informed by a hemispheric sweep centered on U.S. empire, an ability to trace history over centuries, and an appreciation of class relations and power."—David Roediger, author of How Race Survived U.S. History "Written with exceptional clarity and drawing on deep research, Inventing Latinos presents not only a brilliant account of the changing position of Latinxs, but also a nuanced understanding of racism in the U.S. today."—Howard Winant, co-author of Racial Formation in the United States "Inventing Latinos offers a unique road map for understanding how Latino identity came to be, and where it might be going. Gómezs discussion of how Latin Americas mestizaje, or mixed-race ideology, is both perpetuated and sometimes re-purposed in the U.S. is one of the books many strengths."—Ed Morales, author of Latinx and Fantasy Island Long Description An NPR Best Book of the Year, exploring the impact of Latinos new collective racial identity on the way Americans understand race, with a new afterword by the author Who are Latinos and where do they fit in Americas racial order? In this "timely and important examination of Latinx identity" (Ms.), Laura E. G Review Quote Praise for Inventing Latinos: "This incisive survey of Latino history packs a knockout punch." --Publishers Weekly "In this thoughtfully argued study . . . G Description for Sales People Sales track: The hardcover edition has sold over 7,000 copies. Critical praise for HC edition: The hardcover edition was an NPR Best Book of the Year, received a starred review in Library Journal, and was called "timely and important" in Ms. Magazine, among other positive coverage. New Afterword: Author provides an update on the themes of the book, discussing results of 2020 Census as related to Latinos and racial identity. Hot topic: Latino identity in general (often in the context of immigration discourse) and anti-Latino racism in particular, is a topic that is hotter than ever, and will interest readers of the bestselling, groundbreaking Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez. Critical Race Studies dimension: Author was co-founder of UCLA Law Schools Critical Race Studies Program, which is recognized as the nations leading institution in critical race theory. Details ISBN1620977613 Short Title Inventing Latinos Pages 272 Publisher The New Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1620977613 ISBN-13 9781620977613 Format Paperback Subtitle A New Story of American Racism DEWEY 305.868073 Publication Date 2022-10-20 Imprint The New Press Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-10-20 UK Release Date 2022-10-20 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-02 Author Laura E. Gmez Alternative 9781595589170 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138241873;

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