Latino Almanac

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Nearly 650 biographies of history-making Latinos Explores the Latino identity in the United States today, the history of Hispanic Americans, as well as 13 topical histories, including business, labor, politics, media, religion, the military, science, technology and medicine, art, literature, theater, film, music, and sports Single-source reference on Hispanic American history Hundreds of history-making and inspiring events explored From a scholar and researcher on the history of Hispanics in America Clear organization makes finding information quick and easy Fascinating storytelling Historical insights and explanations Over 200 illustrations and photos bring the text to life Helpful bibliography Thoroughly indexed Authoritative resource Ideal for anyone seeking a better understanding of the important role of Latinos in American history Publicity and promotion aimed at websites Promotion targeting more mainstream book review media and websites Promotion targeting national and local radio Promotion targeting history and educational magazines and regional newspapers

Nicolá s Kanellos is the Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies and director of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Heritage of the United States, the premier center for research on Latino documentary history in the United States. He is founding publisher of both the noted Hispanic literary journal The Americas Review and the nation’ s oldest and most esteemed Hispanic publishing house, Arte Pú blico Press. Dr. Kanellos has received numerous awards and recognition for his work, including the Anderson Imbert Lifetime Achievement Award by the North American Academy of the Spanish Language. He has authored or contributed to numerous books on Hispanic history, culture, and literature, including Hispanic Literature of the United States: A Comprehensive Reference, the Hispanic-American Almanac, and the Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States. His books have won numerous awards, including the ALA’ s Best Reference Work and selection by Choice to the top 50 outstanding academic books.