Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-222) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Theoretical perspectives and Latino politics --The history and socioeconomic status of Latino groups -- Political participation -- Latinos and the National Government -- Latinos and State politics -- The elections of Federico Peņa -- Latinos and urban politics -- Latinos and public policies -- The study of Latino politics: questions and issues -- Latinos and the political system: two-tiered pluralism.