Greasers and Gringos
Subtitle: The Historical Roots of Anglo-Hispanic Prejudice
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: September 13, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9780786426416
Subjects: American history: pre-Columbian period, BCE to c 1500; Sociology; Politics and government; Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies; United States - General; Social Science; Ethnic Issues; Social conditions; The Americas; Racism; Discrimination & Racism; Ethnic Studies - General; Social History; United States; Hispanic Americans; History
Description: "Concentrating on the colonization of the Americas and cultural development, this volume examines how the historically tense relationship between Spain and England affects North American society today. The politics of conquest and the concept of nativism are discussed. The behavioral and ethical manifestations of prejudice are examined with specific emphasis on how they apply to today's political landscape"--Provided by publisher.