Hispanics in the United States : a demographic, social, and economic history, 1980-2005 / Laird W. Bergad, Herbert S. Klein.

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"Utilizing census data and other statistical source materials, this book examines the transformations in the demographic, social, and economic structures of Latino-Americans in the United States between 1980 and 2005"--Provided by publisher. "In 1980 the U.S. government began to systematically colle...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bergad, Laird W., 1948-
Other Authors: Klein, Herbert S.
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Hispanic Americans > History.
Hispanic Americans > Population.
Hispanic Americans > Social conditions.
Hispanic Americans > Economic conditions.
Online Access:
Connect to: Table of contents only - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:xxiv, 444 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Immigration to the United States to 1980
  • The Hispanic population to 1980
  • Population growth and dispersion, 1980-2005
  • The demography of the Hispanic population
  • Wealth and poverty
  • Educational attainment
  • Citizenship, the Latino electorate, and voter participation
  • Occupational structures, employment, and unemployment
  • English language abilities and domestic usage
  • Hispanic business ownership
  • Race
  • Endogamous and exogamous marriage patterns among Latino household heads
  • Conclusion.