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Book SynopsisRacism, Latinos, and the Public Policy Process traces the process through which race and racism are infused in the public policy process. It begins with a definition and short history of racism followed by a discussion of how individuals learn and absorb racial ideas and how these ideas become essential elements of the public policy process, with these three policy areas forming the empirical bases of the discussion other areas are highlighted as the discussion proceeds. The volume provides new insights on the relationship between decisional policy structures and individual beliefs and their relationship during the process.
Trade Review“Racism, Latinos, and the Public Policy Process is a groundbreaking work which for the first time examines the impact of racism on public policy issues for Latinos. His work is the first to examine how racism impacts voting rights of Latinos by focusing on recent racial redistricting and the passage of the Texas Voter ID law. Combining his training as a political theorist and his long involvement in voting rights cases Dr. Flores provides a unique insight and contribution to the study of racism and public policy.” -- Manuel Avalos, University of Southern Maine
“Using the metaphor of the Gordian Knot Henry Flores gracefully and simply unties the knot of ignorance about Latinos and racism in the public policy process with clear, concise, sharp, and direct writing. This one-of-a-kind book should be required reading in any course on public policy given that Latinos now are the largest ethnic minority in the nation.” -- José Angel Gutierrez, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Arlington
Table of ContentsChapter One – Racism Defined Chapter Two – Racism and the Public Policy Process Chapter Three – The Socio-Economic-Psychological-Ideological Elements of the State Matrix Chapter Four – How the Public Policy Process Creates a Racial Shield? Chapter Five – Racial Intent Revisited and Some Concluding Thoughts
