Latino spin : public image and the whitewashing of race / Arlene Dávila.
| Author/creator | Dávila, Arlene M., 1965- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : New York University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | viii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Here comes the Latino middle class -- Latinos : "the new Republicans (they just don't know it)" -- The Hispanic consumer: that's "a lot of dollars, cars, diapers, and food" -- The Times-Squaring of el barrio : on mega-projects, spin, and "community consent" -- From barrio to mainstream : on the politics of latino/a art museums -- The "disciplining" of ethnic studies : or, why it will take Goya foods and J. Lo to endow Latino studies -- Conclusion: On the dangers of wishful thinking. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-196) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008027818 |
| ISBN | 9780814720066 (cl : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814720064 (cl : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780814720073 (pb : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814720072 (pb : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E 184.S75 D3553 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |