The Latino wave : how Hispanics will elect the next American president /

Ramos, Jorge, 1958-

The Latino wave : how Hispanics will elect the next American president / How Hispanics will elect the next American president Jorge Ramos ; translated from the Spanish by Ezra E. Fitz. - New York : Rayo, c2004. - xxiv, 257 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Making history : how Latinos decided the 2000 presidential election -- 2. The new neighbors next door -- 3. Why Latinos are different : the melting pot myth -- 4. How to woo Latinos : a guide -- 5. The secret life of Latinos -- 6. The invader invaded -- 7. The true power of immigrants -- 8. The Latino agenda -- Appendix. Hispanics at a glance.

Assesses the impact of the Latino vote on American politics, exploring issues that are important to Latin Americans today while making predictions about and recommendations for the 2004 presidential election.

0060572019 (acid-free paper) 9780060572013 (acid-free paper)

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Hispanic Americans--Politics and government.
Immigrants--Political activity--United States.
Hispanic Americans--Ethnic identity.
Hispanic Americans--Cultural assimilation.
Presidents--Election--United States--2004.


United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.
United States--Politics and government--1993-2001.
United States--Ethnic relations.

002 E 184 / R175l 2004

305.868/073