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His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S. Contributor(s): Rivera, Geraldo (Author) ISBN: 0451226097 EAN: 9780451226099 Publisher: Celebra Trade US SRP: $ 15.00 US Binding: Paperback: 288 pages Language(s): English Pub Date: March 01, 2009
Annotation: With lengthy anecdotes and limited analysis, journalist Rivera attempts to change the negative misconceptions about Hispanic migrants in this exploration of illegal immigration in the US today.
Often reading like a rebuttal to the pundits and politicians he's come to blows with throughout his storied career Lou Dobbs, Rep.
Tom Tancredo, Michelle Malkin and others Rivera's counterarguments frequently come in the form of Latino success stories such as Eddie Olmos and Cheech Marin (with whom, as he never misses an opportunity to mention, Rivera maintains close, personal relationships).
More worthy sections deftly refute claims that illegal immigrants have hurt the economy, using strident statistical evidence and cagey reasoning.
Rivera's wide net can lead to rambling; the immigration stance of Cesar Chavez and race relations in Miami are notable digressions.
His most poignant (and fresh) argument comes in his closing statement, that the burgeoning Latino voting bloc, alienated by conservative immigration vitriol, could very well be the undoing of the GOP in 2008.
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With unbiased analysis, Rivera exposes the hypocrisy, racism, and ignorance behind anti-immigration sentiments, from both extremists and otherwise ordinary Americans.
Paperback: 263 Pages Other Formats
Publisher: Celebra Trade Languages: English ISBN-10: 0451226097
ISBN-13: 9780451226099
Product Dimensions: 8.96 x 5.94 x 0.57 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.66 ounces
Publication Date:
March 2009
Author: Geraldo Rivera
BISAC Categories:
Social Science > Emigration & Immigration
Social Science > Ethnic Studies > Hispanic American Studies
Social Science > Minority Studies > General
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