Latinx Studies

The Latino American Experience is a digital resource focusing on the history and culture of Latinos in the United States. Its chronological coverage spans the pre-Columbian indigenous civilizations of the Americas, the Spanish colonial period and the nineteenth century, up to the present day. Content includes articles and essays, reference materials, excerpts from primary sources, and a tool for simple analyses of statistical data. -- Description from NYU Libraries.

Traces the history of Latinos in the United States from colonial times to the present, focusing on their impact on the nation in its historical development and current culture. ""Latino History and Culture"" covers the myriad ethnic groups that make up the Latino population. It explores issues such as labor, legal and illegal immigration, traditional and immigrant culture, health, education, political activism, art, literature, and family, as well as historical events and developments.

There are 127 bibliographies related to Latino Studies. Examples include: Aslan-Latino Relations; Borderlands; Bracero Program; Chicano Movement; Colombian-Americans; Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Dominican Diaspora, plus many more.

Twenty-five essays by leading and emerging scholars discuss and reconsider a variety of key themes and issues, including the Chicano Movement, gender and race relations, the changes in demographics, the tension between rural and urban communities, immigration, the legacy of colonialism, language identity and the controversy surrounding Spanglish, and meditations on popular culture and the lasting power of literature.

Povides over 25 key concepts to the field of Latinx Studies including: * Body * Border Theory * Digital Era * Familia * Immigration * Intersectionality * Language * Latinidad/es * Latinofuturism * Narco Cultura * Popular Culture * Sports. Fully cross-referenced and complete with suggestions for further reading,

Covers Latino American history and culture, as well as the forces shaping this minority group in the U.S. From exploring the origins of the term "Latino" and examining what constitutes Latin America, to tracing topical issues like DREAMers, the mass incarceration of Latino males, and the controversial relationship between Latin America and the United States, the author seeks to understand the complexities and unique position of Latino Americans