Latinos in America : philosophy and social identity / Jorge J.E. Gracia.
Author: Gracia, Jorge J. E.
Publisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.
ISBN: 9781405176583 (pbk. : alk. paper)
140517658X (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781405176590 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1405176598 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Description: xv, 252 p. ; 23 cm.
Subject: Hispanic Americans Ethnic identity.
Hispanic Americans Social conditions.
Hispanic Americans Philosophy.
Ethnicity United States Philosophy.
Citizenship United States Philosophy.
United States Ethnic relations Philosophy.
Contents: Preface: The Latino challenge -- Latino/a identities -- Identities : general and particular -- Individuation : circularity and demarcation -- Labels : politics and names -- Latinos/as in society -- Marketplace : survival and flourishing -- Affirmative action : meaning and justification -- Linguistic rights : language and children -- Latino/a philosophy -- Philosophy : Latino vs. American -- Canon : place and future -- History : role and approach -- Conclusion: Latinos in America.