Puerto Ricans in the United States, 2nd ed.: A Contemporary Portrait (Latinos/as: Exploring Diversity and Change)

Synopsis

Puerto Rico: An Island At A Critical Crossroads -- Historical Roots Of The Puerto Rican People -- Early Migrations To The United States -- The Great Migration And Other Postwar Patterns -- Economic Collapse, Hurricane Maria, And The New Millennium Migration -- A Demographic And Socioeconomic Portrait -- Social, Civil Rights, And Empowerment Struggles -- Cultural And Artistic Legacies -- The Colonial Quandary: What Lies Ahead -- Brief Chronology Of Puerto Rican History. Edna Acosta-belén, Carlos E. Santiago. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.