Includes bibliographical references and index

Acronyms. An Introduction to Latino Politics. Community Building In Latino America. Culture and Demographics. Latino Subgroups in the United States. The Politics of Interest and Culture. Latino Political Participation. Latinos in the Electoral Arena. Latino Organizations and Leadership. Immigration And Latino Immigrants. 10 Education, Health, And Voting Rights Policy. Building Political Alliances. The Latino Community: Going Beyond Recognition Politics. COVID Pandemic and Racial Justice Movements.

The fourth edition of this widely-used textbook introduces students to what it means to be a Latino American culturally and politically at a time of unprecedented challenges for America’s diverse and fastest-growing ethnic group. Garcia and Sanchez provide an in-depth examination of the individual communities that comprise the Latino culture, and how those bonds affect political development and decisions. With a look at voting, immigration, political engagement, and the critical public policies that constitute a Latino agenda, Garcia and Sanchez provide substantive insight on Latino pan-ethnic identity, growing policy issues, political participation, and the impact of changing Latino sub-groups.