The Puerto Ricans: A Documentary History - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558764763 ISBN 13: 9781558764767

Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishing Inc, 2009

Synopsis

An essential sourcebook for a better understanding of the Puerto Ricans. The editors believe that their experience as a people has been obscured by propaganda and that a subtle brand of colonialism still endures, and they prove both points.

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Review:

"An essential sourcebook for a better understanding of the Puerto Ricans. The editors believe that their experience as a people has been obscured by propaganda and that a subtle brand of colonialism still endures. They prove both points.... Their book [has] a kaleidoscopic, fast-paced rhythm that makes it engrossing reading. It is a welcome addition both to Puerto Rican historicity and to American ethnological literature." - The New York Times "An excellent 'documentary history' of Puerto Rico, its problems, present status, tensions and prospects." - The Nation "A pleasure to read.... Each page provides a fresh glimpse into the unfolding story of a people. The book captures the human and personal component of... sweeping historical changes." - International Migration Review"

About the Author:

Olga Jimenez de Wagenheim, Rutgers University, emerita, is the author of Puerto Rico's Revolt for Independence (p.10). Kal Wagenheim teaches journalism at Columbia University. He was a correspondent for The New York Times in San Juan, and is the publisher of Caribbean Update and author of many books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishing Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1558764763
• ISBN 13: 9781558764767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 359
• Editor: Wagenheim Kal, Wagenheim Olga Jimenez De