This innovative book investigates the process through which ethnic minorities penetrate into higher echelons of political power: specifically, how they succeed

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Hispanic Americans engaged in U.S. politics, from increased visibility as governors and

More than 53 million Latinos now constitute the largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse minority group in the United States, and the nation’s political fut

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