Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive study of Hispanic voters in the United States. It paints a complex portrait of this diverse population. Examining race, politics, and comparative political behavior, it discusses the concept of Hispanic political identity, taking into account the ethnic, generational, and linguistic distinctions within the Hispanic population.
Trade Review"New Faces, New Voices successfully gives voice to the new Hispanic voter and clearly illustrates the importance of a diverse and growing population. The book is an invaluable addition to both ethnic studies and political behavior literature."--Choice "New Faces, New Voices offers a great deal of analysis in a relatively small package. Consequently, it will serve as a resource for upper-division classes in Latino politics, race and ethnic politics, and US. Political behavior."--Louis De Sipio, American Review of Politics "Because of the quality of the research presented in this book, it can be recommended as an innovative approach to studying Hispanic voting behavior in the United States. It also sheds light on the complexity of this issue and on new ways of studying ethnic political behavior."--Ksenia Krauer-Pacheco, CEU Political Science Journal
Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Hispanic Political Identity 18 Chapter 2: Hispanic Public Opinion and Partisanship 35 Chapter 3: Turnout and Political Participation 74 Chapter 4: Political Knowledge, Effi cacy, and Awareness 102 Chapter 5: Voting Behavior 125 Chapter 6: Intergroup Relations and Coalition Building 152 Conclusion: The Complexity of Studying Hispanic Political Behavior 175 Postscript: Hispanics and the 2008 Election 185 Appendix: Research Design and Organization 199 References 201 Index 215
