The Puerto Rican Diaspora:Historical Perspectives 2005 1st PBk Ed. Inscribed VG+

Description: The Puerto Rican Diaspora: Historical Perspectives Edited by Carmen Teresa Whalen and Victor Vâzquez-Hernândez Temple University Press Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2005 Inscribed by one of the editors on the title page: "To Dr. Kusmer: my advisor & profesor [sic]. Thank you for all the support throughout. With great appreciation and warm regards Victor Vâzquez-Hernândez 9/06 (Sorry it took so long)" "Dr. Kusmer" was the late prominent Professor of American History at Temple University, Dr. Kenneth L. Kusmer (1945-2020), with specialties in Social, Urban, Media, Race, and 19th and 20th Century. He held a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. xiii, [1], 306 p.: Five Tables and 20 in-text illustrations; 23 cm. (9 inches). Paperback, with glossy, illustrated black, white, and blue front cover, photograph from the Temple University Urban Archives. Includes Notes, Selected Bibliography on the Puerto Rican Diaspora, About the Contributors, and Index. First Paperback Edition, First Printing "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. The contributors to this volume provide an overview of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States, delving into particular aspects of colonization and citizenship, migration and community building. Each chapter bridges the historical past with contemporary issues. Personal narratives and photographs bring these histories to life, while the essays grapple with underlying causes and critical issues such as racism and employment that have shaped Puerto Rican life in America" [from the back cover]. Table of Contents: 1. Colonialism, Citizenship, and the Making of the Puerto Rican Diaspora: An Introduction – Carmen Teresa Whalen; 2. Borinkis and Chop Suey: Puerto Rican Identity in Hawai'i, 1900 to 2000 – Iris López; 3. Jesús Colón and the Making of a New York City Community, 1917 to 1974 – Linda C. Delgado; 4. From Pan-Latino Enclaves to a Community: Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, 1910-2000 – Víctor Vázquez-Hernández; 5. From Aguada to Dover: Puerto Ricans Rebuild Their World in Morris County, New Jersey, 1948 to 2000 – Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim; 6. Boricuas en Chicago: Gender and Class in the Migration and Settlement of Puerto Ricans – Maura I. Toro-Morn; 7. La Colonia de Lorain, Ohio – Eugenio "Gene" Rivera; 8. From "Rich Port" to Bridgeport: Puerto Ricans in Connecticut – Ruth Glasser; 9. Saving the Parcela: A Short History of Boston's Puerto Rican Community – Félix V. Matos Rodríguez; and 10. Colonialism, Citizenship, and Community Building in the Puerto Rican Diaspora: A Conclusion – Carmen Teresa Whalen ISBN: 1592134130 Book is in Very Good Plus Condition: As noted, inscribed on the title page; otherwise, pages are bright, clean, tight, and unmarked; some few scattered upper corner creases, barely noticeable and not impacting the text. small crease top edge of the front cover near the spine. Nice copy with rare inscription Copyright 2022 All text in this listing description is the sole property of Classic Books and Ephemera and may not be copied without permission from Classic Books and Ephemera. SHIPPING and HANDLING: The purchaser receives free media mail in the U.S. We ship all books in boxes, well protected, within 24 hours of the order (Monday - Saturday), always with tracking. We ship pamphlets, documents, broadsides, and booklets in rigid mailers, bagged and boarded, with added stiffener for protection, always with tracking and, where they are of light weight, the order is sent free within the U.S. by First Class mail We have been selling books and ephemera for about 17 years to satisfied customers on various venues, so buy with confidence. For international shipping costs see Ebay's Shipping and Handling section below (click on the country and then click Update for cost to a specific country). For expedited domestic or international shipping prices, please contact us. BUYERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S., FIRST CLASS OR MEDIA MAIL, DEPENDING ON WEIGHT. Payment Methods: Paypal is preferred, but not required. Ebay is also collecting state taxes where appropriate and will be paying those state taxes rather than the sellers. Guarantee: We guarantee that the book is as described or we will return the buyer's money, if we are notified by email within 24 hours of receipt of the book. ALSO SEE ON EBAY OUR FINE SELECTION OF BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND EPHEMERA IN OUR STORE, CLASSIC BOOKS AND EPHEMERA; CLICK ON THIS LINK: We use the condition terms established by AB Bookman's Weekly and now slightly refined by IOBA: As New/Fine, Near Fine(minor defects), Very Good (small signs of wear), Good (average used book), Fair (complete text, but may lack endpapers, half-title), Poor (complete text but soiled, loose hinges, etc.) For an explanation of terms commonly used in book descriptions, contact us.

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