Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-229) and index.
Contents
Life in the hyphen -- Blood and exile -- At war with Anglos -- Ghosts -- Sanavabiche -- Toward a self-definition -- Culture and democracy.
Summary
Explains the cultural and behavioral similarities and differences between Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Central Americans, and South Americans. Discusses whether Hispanics will assimilate into mainstream American society or remain a separate identity.