Puerto Rican Identity, Political Development, and Democracy in New York, 1960–1990
| Author | : José E. Cruz |
| Publisher | : Lexington Books |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2017-07-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498549646 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498549640 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (640 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Puerto Rican Identity, Political Development, and Democracy in New York, 1960–1990 by : José E. Cruz
Download or read book Puerto Rican Identity, Political Development, and Democracy in New York, 1960–1990 written by José E. Cruz and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies Puerto Ricans in New York City, focusing on political elites, to explore the role of ethnic identity in the maintenance and development of urban democracy. It suggests that ethnic identity structures political participation in ways that challenge and affirm liberal democracy and, thus, is a positive force in political development.
