Hispanics and the U.S. Political System - Moving into the Mainstream (Paperback, 1st New edition)

For use one semester/quarter courses in Latio/Hispanic Politics or Racial/Ethnic/Minority Politics. For use one semester/quarter courses in American Goverment as a supplemental text. As the Hispanic population in the U.S. grows, so too does their influence on American. The general election in 2000 marked an era of increased influence and awareness by Hispanics in politics both as voters and politicians. While it is clear that Latinos are influencing and changing American politics, how they will affect the future of American politics is still not clear. Hispanics and the U.S. Political System focuses on the political manifestations of Hispanics in the United States. It addresses the roles that Latinos have played in our political system, both in the past and present.