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Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social Identity
Jorge J. E. Gracia
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Description for Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social Identity
Paperback. A first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KL; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
A first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society.
- Offers a fresh perspective and clearer understanding of Latin American thought and culture, rejecting answers based on stereotypes and fear
- Takes an interdisciplinary approach to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino identity, touching upon anthropology, history, cultural studies and sociology, as well as philosophy
- Written by Jorge J. E. Gracia, one of the most influential thinkers of Hispanic/Latino descent
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405176583
SKU
V9781405176583
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About Jorge J. E. Gracia
Jorge J. E. Gracia holds the Samuel P. Capen Chair in Philosophy and is SUNY Distinguished Professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Among his recent publications are: Surviving Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality: A Challenge for the Twenty-First Century (ed., 2005), The Classics of Western Philosophy (ed., Blackwell 2003), A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages ... Read more
Reviews for Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social Identity
“Philosophy professor Gracia offers a welcome contribution to the discussion regarding identity formation and, specifically, the role this plays in the lives of Latinos. His comprehensive account grapples with the potential misunderstandings associated with Latino identity … .Gracia makes an original contribution at every step of the way, challenging readers to drop the usual either/or-type thinking that governs identity politics. ... Read more