Puerto Rico: Culture, Politics, and Identity » (1st Edition)

NANCY MORRIS is a lecturer in the Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Stirling in Scotland.

Using historical and interview data to trace the development of Puerto Rican identity in the 20th century, the author analyzes how and why Puerto Ricans have maintained a clear sense of distinctiveness after nearly a century of United States presence on the island.

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Examines Puerto Rican national identity in the century of US sovereignty over Puerto Rico through the eyes of political elites, focusing on aspects of national identity that have been largely overlooked in the past. Describes the political interaction between Puerto Rico and the US since the island passed to US control in 1898, and interviews present-day Puerto Rican political leaders from various parties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)