Encyclopedia of Latino Popular Culture »

CORDELIA CHAVEZ CANDELARIA is Chair of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies and Professor of American Literature and Mexican-American Cultural Studies in the English Department at Arizona State University, Tempe.

ARTURO J. ALDAMA is Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at Arizona State University, Tempe.

PETER J. GARCIA is Assistant Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at Arizona State University, Tempe.

Addressing the many-faceted subject of cultural activities that engage people in everyday life, this two-volume reference will be useful for students and general readers as well as non-Latino health care workers, educators, and others in contact with the culture as outsiders. Coverage encompasses art, food, religion, literature, music, entertainment, and a variety of customs and activities. The approximately 600 signed entries are accessible via a comprehensive index as well as several lists that arrange entries alphabetically and by subject area (e.g. folklore, history, holidays, music, television, media) and list people by field of endeavor and by country of origin. Each entry contains bibliographic references, and a subject-classified bibliography is appended. The editors (affiliations not stated) encourage advanced researchers to begin with the introductory essay, which summarizes their approach and offers historical and theoretical background. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Library Journal

No one can deny the enormous impact of Latino pop culture in this country. And with the Latino population still the fastest-growing segment of U.S. society, a solid reference on the subject is essential for all libraries. This two-volume work goes beyond providing entries on such predictable names as Desi Arnez, Gloria Estefan, and Ricky Martin to cover all facets of Latino pop culture, including sports, fashion, literature, festivities, and more. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Preface

How to Use This Encyclopedia

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Board Advisor

Chronology

List of Entries

Entries by Subject

Entries of People by Field of Endeavor

Entries of People by Country of Origin or Heritage

Encyclopedia

Bibliography

Index