Icons of Latino America: Latino Contributions to American Culture [2 volumes] (Greenwood Icons) - Hardcover

Bruns, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313340862 ISBN 13: 9780313340864

Verlag: Greenwood Press, 2008

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"Icons of Latino America is an eminently readable two-volume compendium of icons, people or ideas that have had a major impact on society. In fascinating essays, Roger Burns spotlights Hispanics from many countries who have contributed in a noteworthy fashion to American culture. . .. this is an original and unconventional collection. . . . I enjoyed the diverse selection of subjects and the details of their lives and careers. This would be a useful addition for a high school, college or public library seeking to increase its offerings on Hispanic culture." - Catholic Library World "The two volumes offer an in-depth look at a select group of Latino icons, figures whose lives and careers have pushed cultural boundaries and effect social change. Most high school students will find the language accessible and the sidebars that accompany the profiles add interest to the text. A timeline provides a helpful framework for both volumes, while each essay concludes with suggested reading that teachers and students can use for further inquiry: websites, relevant movies, recordings and books are listed. A selected bibliography and an index round out the text. Recommended for high school and public libraries." - Doug's Student Reference Room ". . . this guide provides substantial evidence of the influence of the Latino community on American culture. It will serve interested audiences in high school, public and academic libraries." - Lawrence Looks at Books "This set employs a broad definition of icon and includes real personages, cartoon characters, and Mexican food among the entries. The engaging articles average 20 to 30 pages in length and contain substantive, documented information. Entries are detailed and interesting. For instance, the essay on Sandra Cisneros provides excellent insight into how her childhood feelings of isolation impacted her life and her writing, and how her sense of responsibility to the Latino community affected her work. Subsections focusing on specific literary works will be valuable to students studying her writings. Articles include black-and-white photographs and conclude with a list of suggested additional readings and notes." - School Library Journal "This set is part of Greenwood's Icon series, designed to introduce users to icons central to popular culture. . . . Entries are carefully and meticulously referenced. . . . [A]n excellent set convering a wide range of topics and likely valuable to a wide range of users. Recommended for academic, public, and high-school libraries." - Booklist "Entries are carefully and meticulously referenced...The entries are clearly written, informative and interesting, whether focusing on popular singer Selena or activist Cesar Chavez...Overall, this is an excellent set covering a wide range of topics and likely valuable to a wide range of users. Recommended for academic, public, and high-school libraries." - Booklist

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Latinos have contributed a tremendous amount to American cultural heritage, injecting energy, a unique style, and piquant flavor. This set profiles the big names from this century and the last who represent the highest achievement in their field and who have inspired, led, educated, informed, and entertained us. A diverse representation from the world of sports, entertainment, education, music, journalism, literature, and labor is offered. Biographical essays engagingly tell the story behind the icon, with background including family and education, career trajectory and highlights, and contributions and circumstances that have led to icon status. Along with these famous figures, several essays on other types of Latino pop culture icons-iconic characters from cartoons and comics and film and even iconic Latino foods-are included. Entertaining side bars and classic photos complement the essays. Perfect for student reports and browsing, with more in-depth coverage than an encyclopedia entry but less than a full biography, there is something fascinating and informative here for everyone. Readers will find that that a number of the icons profiled were influenced by other icons profiled or have an important connection to one another. For example, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz performed together for many years. Actress Jennifer Lopez portrayed the singer Selena in a biopic. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta made the United Farm Workers union a reality. Furthermore, in telling the story of these icons, each essay relates so much of the historical and social issues of the times. Thus, together, these essays offer a good sense of recent Latino and Latin American history and progress. Icons include Desi Arnaz; Ruben Blades; Fabiola Cabeza de Baca; Cesar Chavez; Chiles, Tortillas, and the Mexican Food Explosion; Sandra Cisneros; Roberto Clemente; Celia Cruz; Placido Domingo; Jaime Escalante; Gordo, Speedy Gonzales, Dora the Explorer, Bondo, and La Cucaracha; Dolores Huerta; Jennifer Lopez; Rita Moreno; Edward James Olmos; Tito Puente; Ruben Salazar; Carlos Santana; Cristina Saralegui; Selena; Lee Trevino; Luis Valdez; Ritchie Valens; and Zorro.

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• Verlag: Greenwood Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0313340862
• ISBN 13: 9780313340864
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 648