Latin Looks: Images Of Latinas And Latinos In The U.s. Media [Paperback]

Clara E Rodriguez (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813327660 | ISBN-13: 978-0813327662 | Publication Date: May 2, 1997

What are "Latin looks"? A Latin look may seem at first blush to be something that everyone recognizes-brunette, sensual, expressive, animated, perhaps threatening. But upon reflection, we realize that these are the images that are prevalent in the media, while the reality in Latino communities is of a rich diversity of people and images. This book brings together a selection of the best, the most interesting, and the most analytically sophisticated writing on how Latinos have been portrayed in movies, television, and other media since the early years of the twentieth century and how images have changed over time in response to social and political change. Particular emphasis is given to representations of class, gender, color, race, and the political relationship between the United States and Latin America. Together the essays offer a corrective lens for interpreting how images are created, perpetuated, and manipulated.

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About the Author

Clara E. Rodriguez is associate professor of sociology at Fordham University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (May 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813327660
• ISBN-13: 978-0813327662
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally - Latinas in the Media!, April 7, 2000

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This review is from: Latin Looks: Images Of Latinas And Latinos In The U.s. Media (Paperback)

There is such a lack of books on Latins in generally but even less on Latina women. This book is an excellent source for anyone especially those with an interest in Latin and Latin American studies and Hispanic studies.