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Latinos in the American Political System: An Encyclopedia of Latinos as Voters, Candidates, and Office Holders
By Jessica L. Lavariega Monforti
- ISBN
- 9781440853463 9781440853470
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
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Starred Review on July 1, 2019 | Reference
According to Monforti (dean, Coll. of Arts and Sciences, California Lutheran Univ.) and contributors from a variety of fields (political science, ethnic studies, anthropology, and more), Latinx Americans make up almost one-fifth of the country's population but only one percent of its appointed and elected officials. However, as this encyclopedia so aptly demonstrates, their potential for increased political power, engagement, and mobilization is immense and sure to grow despite a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
