Greasers and Gringos: The Historical Roots of Anglo-Hispanic Prejudice - Softcover

Adams, Jerome R.

 
9780786426416: Greasers and Gringos: The Historical Roots of Anglo-Hispanic Prejudice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0786426411 ISBN 13: 9780786426416
Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2006

Synopsis

From early in their history, England and Spain were among the most competitive of European nations. Both were formed from migrant minorities, conquerors who merged with the native population and established culture only to become, at some point, the conquered. As England and Spain evolved into monarchies, their ambition and to some extent their enmity increased. The New World provided a new arena for their competition, and soon their mutual enmity spread from Florida to California - spawning a conflict whose repercussions are still felt throughout North America. Concentrating on the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent cultural development, this volume examines how the historically tense relationship between Spain and England affects North American society today. The politics of conquest and the concept of nativism (which interprets cultures as ""races"") are discussed. The behavioral and ethical manifestations of prejudice are examined with specific emphasis on how they apply to today's political landscape.

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About the Author

Jerome R. Adams is a freelance journalist living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Publisher
McFarland & Co
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0786426411
ISBN 13 
9780786426416
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
243