Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780761871279)

A collection of short essays and stories, Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond focuses on one of the most vilified, demonized, and scapegoated groups in the United States: Latina/o immigrants. Using his rigorous academic training, public policy knowledge, and community activist background, as well as his personal and familial experiences as the son of Mexican immigrants, Alvaro Huerta defends and humanizes los de abajo / those on the bottom. He skillfully re-frames how Latina/o immigrants should be viewed as productive and important members in this country, debunking the xenophobic tropes, lies, and myths about Latina/o immigrants as criminals, social burdens, and national security threats. Accompanied by the brilliant art of an internationally acclaimed artist, Salomon Huerta, and powerful photos of two established photographers, this book also investigates intersectional issues related to race, class, place, and state violence.

Author: Alvaro Huerta
ISBN-10: 0761871276
ISBN-13: 9780761871279
Publisher: Hamilton Books
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2019
Pages: 222
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2020