The Buenavida Dilemma: Whether to Become Gringos (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780595272617)

The Buenavida Dilemma is a rich account of the history and life experiences of Hispanics in the Southwest and Western United States from the 1850s through today. Using five generations of the Buenavida family, the author describes the social and cultural events and issues, including legal conflicts affecting Hispanics. Hot and controversial topics such as "English Only" laws; discrimination in schools and environmental justice are examined and pointedly analyzed. The book will illuminate the Hispanic struggle to maintain one's culture while succeeding in the U.S. mainstream.

Author: Jose N. Uranga
ISBN-10: 0595272614
ISBN-13: 9780595272617
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2003
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.12w x 0.45d