Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
byMark Overmyer-Velázquez is Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. He authored Visions of the Emerald City: Modernity, Tradition and the Formation of Porfirian Oaxaca, Mexico (2006) and was general editor for the Latino-American History set (2006).
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Overmyer-Velazquez, Mark, editor. Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. Greenwood, 2008. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781573569804.
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Overmyer-Velazquez, Mark, ed. Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. Greenwood, 2008. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781573569804
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Overmyer-Velazquez, Mark (Ed.). (2008). Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781573569804
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A Hispanic and Latino presence in what is now the United States goes back to Spanish settlement in the sixteenth century in Florida and the progressive U.S. conquest of the Spanish-controlled territory of California and the Southwest by 1853 and the Gadsden Purchase. Mexicans in this newly American territory had to struggle to hold on to their land. The overlooked history and the debates over new immigration from Mexico and Central America are illuminated by this first state-by-state history of people termed Latinos or Hispanics. Much of this information is hard to find and has never been researched before. Students and other readers will be able to trace the Latino presence through time per state through a chronology and historical overview and read about noteworthy Latinos in the state and the cultural contributions Latinos have made to communities in that state. Taken together, a more complete picture of Latinos emerges. The information allows understanding of the current status-where the Latino presence is now, what types of work they are doing, and how they are faring in places with only a small Latino presence.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia are covered in individual chapters. A chronology starts the chapter, giving the main dates of Latino presence and important events and population figures. The historical overview is the core of the chapter. The cast of Latino presence and how they have made their livelihood along with relations with non-Latinos are discussed. A Notable Latinos section then provides a number of short biographical profiles. Cultural contributions are showcased in the final section, followed by a bibliography. A selected bibliography and photos complement the chapters.
- Reviews/Endorsements
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"Latino America: A State by State Encyclopedia is a fascinating and valuable reference work. It sheds light on the growing influence and impact of the fastest growing minority in America. . . . Although grounded in scholarship and edited and authored by academics this work should have broad appeal and will be of equal use to high school students, undergraduates and the general reader. Larger libraries where there is strong demand (and equally strong budgets) may want to place the print edition in circulation and use the eBook version for reference." - Against the Grain"This new encyclopedia explores the history and impact of the Latino population in each of the United States of America. Each entry consists of a chronology and historical overview of Latino history in the state, brief biographies of notable Latinos and a survey of cultural contributions. . . this guide will serve to introduce high school students, undergraduates, and general readers to growing influence of what is now the largest minority population in the United States." - Lawrence Looks at Books"[T]his work merits purchase." - VOYA"Given that Latinos/as are the 'majority minority' in the United States, this source is timely and a welcome addition for many reference collections. . . . This is an important set for researchers studying the Latino population, especially those looking for state-specific information. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice"Educator (Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Connecticut) and editor Overmyer-Velázquez's Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia is a relevant, one-of-a-kind, and 'uniquely conceptualized' encyclopedia addressing 'the historical significance of the growing' Latino population in the U.S. Written from a Latino cultural perspective and designed to be 'more exploratory and suggestive' than comprehensive, the reference is a noteworthy work that successfully illustrates Latino contributions and struggles. . . . The reference makes an excellent companion to works like The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States (2005) and is highly recommended for academic and large public libraries. Small and medium-sized public libraries might also consider it, depending on community needs. Also available as an e-book." - Booklist, Starred Review"These volumes will serve as an indispensable resource for scholars determining where and when to begin their studies, and for those seeking to study Latinos at the state or local level." - MultiCultural Review"The mix of demographic, historic, cultural, and biographical data is both unique and extensive. The prose style employed by all contributors is clear, lucid, and comprehensible to a general reader. …On the whole, this is an informative resource that fills a needed gap. Latino America is recommended for mid-size and large public libraries, and for undergraduate academic libraries." - Reference & User Services Quarterly"The Encyclopedia deserves to be an important reference work in community and public libraries, especially in those locations that comprise 84 percent of the geographic coverage in which people of 'Latin American' background have not traditionally resided, much less accorded a place at the table." - ARBA
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Table of Contents
Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
Contributors: Overmyer-Velazquez, Mark;Abstract:A Hispanic and Latino presence in what is now the United States goes back to Spanish settlement in the sixteenth century in Florida and the progressive U.S. conquest of the Spanish-controlled territory of California and the Southwest by 1853 and the Gadsden Purchase. Mexicans in this newly American territory had to struggle to hold on to their land. The overlooked history and the debates over new immigration from Mexico and Central America are illuminated by this first state-by-state history of people termed Latinos or Hispanics. Much of this information is hard to find and has never been researched before. Students and other readers will be able to trace the Latino presence through time per state through a chronology and historical overview and read about noteworthy Latinos in the state and the cultural contributions Latinos have made to communities in that state. Taken together, a more complete picture of Latinos emerges. The information allows understanding of the current status-where the Latino presence is now, what types of work they are doing, and how they are faring in places with only a small Latino presence.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia are covered in individual chapters. A chronology starts the chapter, giving the main dates of Latino presence and important events and population figures. The historical overview is the core of the chapter. The cast of Latino presence and how they have made their livelihood along with relations with non-Latinos are discussed. A Notable Latinos section then provides a number of short biographical profiles. Cultural contributions are showcased in the final section, followed by a bibliography. A selected bibliography and photos complement the chapters.
Editor(s): Overmyer-Velazquez, Mark;SortTitle: latino america: a state-by-state encyclopedia [2 volumes]Author Info:Mark Overmyer-VelazquezeditorMark Overmyer-Velázquez is Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. He authored Visions of the Emerald City: Modernity, Tradition and the Formation of Porfirian Oaxaca, Mexico (2006) and was general editor for the Latino-American History set (2006).
eISBN-13: 9781573569804Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781573569804.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9780313341168Entry Code: EGR4116Imprint: GreenwoodPages: 1000Publication Date: 20081030Series: Non-SeriesSubtitle: A State-by-State Encyclopedia- Volume 1 Vol1:iii4
- Contents Vol1:vii8
- Foreword Vol1:ix10
- Acknowledgments Vol1:xiii14
- Introduction Vol1:xv16
- 1. Alabama 126
- 2. Alaska 1338
- 3. Arizona 2550
- 4. Arkansas 6388
- 5. California 77102
- 6. Colorado 105130
- 7. Connecticut 125150
- 8. Delaware 145170
- 9. District of Columbia 157182
- 10. Florida 167192
- 11. Georgia 197222
- 12. Hawaii 215240
- 13. Idaho 225250
- 14. Illinois 239264
- 15. Indiana 269294
- 16. Iowa 289314
- 17. Kansas 311336
- 18. Kentucky 335360
- 19. Louisiana 347372
- 20. Maine 363388
- 21. Maryland 373398
- 22. Massachusetts 385410
- 23. Michigan 405430
- 24. Minnesota 427452
- 25. Mississippi 445470
- 26. Missouri 463488
- Volume 2 Vol2:iii502
- Contents Vol2:viii507
- 27. Montana 475508
- 28. Nebraska 489522
- 29. Nevada 501534
- 30. New Hampshire 519552
- 31. New Jersey 531564
- 32. New Mexico 549582
- 33. New York 577610
- 34. North Carolina 611644
- 35. North Dakota 627660
- 36. Ohio 639672
- 37. Oklahoma 657690
- 38. Oregon 667700
- 39. Pennsylvania 687720
- 40. Rhode Island 703736
- 41. South Carolina 715748
- 42. South Dakota 731764
- 43. Tennessee 745778
- 44. Texas 759792
- 45. Utah 791824
- 46. Vermont 811844
- 47. Virginia 821854
- 48. Washington 839872
- 49. West Virginia 855888
- 50. Wisconsin 867900
- 51. Wyoming 883916
- Appendix: Census Data of Latinos, 1870–2000 897930
- Index 901934
- About the Editor and Contributors 953986