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PublisherTemple University Press

ISBN-101592134130

ISBN-139781592134137

eBay Product ID (ePID)44177201

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Book TitlePuerto Rican Diaspora : Historical Perspectives

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / State & Local / General, Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Emigration & Immigration, Sociology / General, Customs & Traditions

Publication Year2005

IllustratorYes

GenreSocial Science, History

AuthorCarmen Whalen

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2004-063703

Reviews"In her introduction, Carmen Teresa Whalen provided an excellent social and economic history on the process of Puerto Rican migration to the United States during the twentieth century...This is an excellent book that will potentially serve a diverse audience in the United States of those who study migration and social microhistories of such communities. It is a unique and extraordinary effort, offering a brief and accessible social and political history of distinct Puerto Rican settlements in the United States. The contributors provided a rich amount of bibliographic sources, particularly in English, which will benefit undergraduate classes on migration and Puerto Rican communities." The Journal of American History"Each study can be read alone, but taken together as a chronicle of a people scattered widely across the Americas over time and space, this collection of original essays produces a very satisfying encounter with a demographic phenomenon both familiar and new. Whalen bookends the volume with excellent historical overview and conclusion. The writing throughout is clear and jargon free, and select photos enliven the narratives. Summing Up: Highly Recommended." Choice"This is an innovative, if not singular, publication on the formation and development of seldom studied Puerto Rican communities in the United States... The history of these communities yields a unique perspective on the racial dynamics, economic development, politics, and cultural life of the cities and towns that are studied here. Each chapter also provides localized insights on the migration experience, and help shape a more comprehensive portrait of the Puerto Rican diaspora." Pedro Cabán, "This is an innovative, if not singular, publication on the formation and development of seldom studied Puerto Rican communities in the United States... The history of these communities yields a unique perspective on the racial dynamics, economic development, politics, and cultural life of the cities and towns that are studied here. Each chapter also provides localized insights on the migration experience, and help shape a more comprehensive portrait of the Puerto Rican diaspora." Pedro Cabán

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments1. Colonialism, Citizenship, and the Making of the Puerto Rican Diaspora: An Introduction - Carmen Teresa Whalen2. Borinkis and Chop Suey: Puerto Rican Identity in Hawai'i, 1900 to 2000 - Iris López3. Jesús Colón and the Making of a New York City Community, 1917 to 1974 - Linda C. Delgado4. From Pan-Latino Enclaves to a Community: Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, 1910-2000 - Víctor Vázquez-Hernández5. From Aguada to Dover: Puerto Ricans Rebuild Their World in Morris County, New Jersey, 1948 to 2000 - Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim6. Boricuas en Chicago: Gender and Class in the Migration and Settlement of Puerto Ricans - Maura I. Toro-Morn7. La Colonia de Lorain, Ohio - Eugenio "Gene" Rivera8. From "Rich Port" to Bridgeport: Puerto Ricans in Connecticut - Ruth Glasser9. Saving the Parcela: A Short History of Boston's Puerto Rican Community - Félix V. Matos Rodríguez10. Colonialism, Citizenship, and Community Building in the Puerto Rican Diaspora: A Conclusion - Carmen Teresa WhalenNotesSelected Bibliography on the Puerto Rican DiasporaAbout the ContributorsIndex

SynopsisPuerto Ricans have lived and worked for over a century in cities and towns across the United States -- not just in New York City. Highlighting the distinct and shared aspects of migration and community building in eight Puerto Rican communities, ranging from large urban centers in Boston and Chicago to smaller settlements in Hawaii and Ohio, the essays in The Puerto Rican Diaspora illuminate the historical richness and geographical diversity of the Puerto Rican experience., Puerto Ricans have a long history of migrating to and building communities in various parts of the United States in search of a better life. From their arrival in Hawai'i in 1900 to the post-World War II era--during which communities flourished throughout the Midwest and New England--the Puerto Rican diaspora has been growing steadily. In fact, the 2000 census shows that almost as many Puerto Ricans live in the United States as in Puerto Rico itself.The contributors to this volume provide an overview of the Puerto Rican experience in America, delving into particular aspects of colonization and citizenship, migration and community building. Each chapter bridges the historical past with contemporary issues. Throughout the text, personal narratives and photographs bring these histories to life, while grappling with underlying causes and critical issues such as racism and employment that shape Puerto Rican life in America., Puerto Ricans have lived and worked for over a century in cities and towns across the United States - not just in New York City. Highlighting the distinct and shared aspects of migration and community building in eight Puerto Rican communities, ranging from large urban centers in Boston and Chicago to smaller settlements in Hawaii and Ohio, the essays in The Puerto Rican Diaspora illuminate the historical richness and geographical diversity of the Puerto Rican experience.

LC Classification NumberE184.P85P76 2005