Latino Metropolis
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Book Overview
A readable look at culture and politics in Los Angeles through a Latino lens. Los Angeles: scratch the surface of the city's image as a rich mosaic of multinational cultures and a grittier truth emerges-its huge, shimmering economy was built on the backs of largely Latino immigrants and still depends on them. This book exposes the underside of the development and restructuring that have turned Los Angeles into a global city,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0816630305
ISBN13:9780816630301
Release Date:August 2000
Publisher:University of Minnesota Press
Length:268 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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a stunning debut
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a pathbreaking work in both urban theory and Chicano studies. The homeboy authors - who deftly combine theoretical acumen with journalist ingenuity - provide exciting new perspectives on the supernova of Latino Los Angeles. Unlike other contributors to the debate on globalization and postmodernity, moreover, they write with real style and verve. I can't wait for volume two.
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