The Oxford encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States / Suzanne Oboler and Deena J. González, editors in chief.

Other author Oboler, Suzanne.
Other author González, Deena J., 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Description4 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Hispanic Americans--Encyclopedias.

Portion of title Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
Contents v. 1. Acequias-Dual nationality -- v. 2. East Los Angeles-Llorona, La -- v. 3. Lobato v. Taylor-Rechy, John -- v. 4. Religion and spirituality-Zoot suit.
Abstract Provides access to "information about the fastest growing minority population in the United States. With an unprecedented scope and cutting-edge scholarship, the Encyclopedia draws together the diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Over 900 A-to-Z articles written by academics, scholars, writers, artists, and journalists, address such broad topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005007764
ISBN0195156005 (set : acid-free paper)
ISBN9780195156003