Greasers and Gringos: The Historical Roots of Anglo-Hispanic Prejudice [Paperback]

Jerome R. Adams (Author)

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Publication Date: September 13, 2006

From early in their history, England and Spain were among the most competitive of European nations. Both were formed from migrant minorities, conquerors who merged with the native population and established culture only to become, in turn, the conquered. As England and Spain evolved into monarchies, their ambition and their enmity increased. The New World provided a new arena for their competition. Soon their mutual enmity spread from Florida to California—spawning a conflict whose repercussions are still felt throughout North America. Concentrating on the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent cultural development, this volume examines how the historically tense relationship between Spain and England affects North American society today. The politics of conquest and the concept of nativism (which interprets cultures as “races”) are discussed. The behavioral and ethical manifestations of prejudice are examined with specific emphasis on how they apply to today’s political landscape.

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About the Author

Jerome R. Adams holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also the author of Notable Latin American Women (1995) and Liberators and Patriots of Latin America (1991).

Product Details

• Paperback: 243 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (September 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786426411
• ISBN-13: 978-0786426416
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,432,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jerome Adams' Greasers and Gringoes is like a map of the world turned upside down or at least sideways. In a style that always has wit shimmering under its surface, he asks us to consider the roots of Anglo-Hispanic prejudice from a new perspective. An enlightening cultural study that is entertaining.