Everything You Need to Know About Latino History

The popular primer to Latino life and culture—updated for 2008

Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this completely revised 2008 edition provides the most current perspective on Latino history in the making, including:

• New Mexico governor Bill Richardson's announced candidacy for the 2008 presidential election

• Ugly Betty—the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon

• The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark

• Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border

• The state of Castro's health and what it means for Cuba