{"title":"Laura E. Gmez","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cstrong\u003eLaura E. Gómez\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author in the field of social sciences. Renowned for her insightful exploration of identity and ethnicity, Gómez brings a thoughtful perspective to complex societal issues. Her book, \u003cem\u003eInventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism\u003c\/em\u003e, is a seminal work that delves into the historical and contemporary constructs of Latino identity in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her writings, Gómez seamlessly blends elements of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e with social commentary, offering readers a profound understanding of cultural dynamics and racial ideologies. Her ability to unpack the intricacies of identity politics enriches our comprehension of ethnicity as more than a biological category, emphasising its socio-political ramifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of social sciences or simply curious about the transformative narratives shaping our world today, the works of Laura E. Gómez provide a captivating and enlightening read. Indulge in her thought-provoking exploration and broaden your understanding of the important conversations surrounding race and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inventing-latinos-by-laura-e-gmez-9781620977613","title":"Inventing Latinos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed One of the Best Books of the Year by NPR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn NPR Best Book of the Year, exploring the impact of Latinos' new collective racial identity on the way Americans understand race, with a new afterword by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho are Latinos and where do they fit in America's racial order? In this \u003cem\u003etimely and important examination of Latinx identity\u003c\/em\u003e (Ms.), Laura E. Gmez, a leading critical race scholar, argues that it is only recently that Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and others are seeing themselves (and being seen by others) under the banner of a cohesive racial identity. And the catalyst for this emergent identity, she argues, has been the ferocity of anti-Latino racism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn what Booklist calls \u003cem\u003ean incisive study of history, complex interrogation of racial construction, and sophisticated legal argument\u003c\/em\u003e, Gmez \u003cem\u003epacks a knockout punch\u003c\/em\u003e (Publishers Weekly), illuminating for readers the fascinating race-making, unmaking, and re-making processes that Latinos have undergone over time, indelibly changing the way race functions in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the \u003cem\u003einsightful and well-researched\u003c\/em\u003e (Kirkus Reviews) material of the original, the paperback features a new afterword in which the author analyses results of the 2020 Census, providing brilliant, timely insight about how Latinos have come to self-identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854618710252,"sku":"9781620977613","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/096e4bf3efb3e9ea4b1ef23387d36544.jpg?v=1759267463"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laura-e-gmez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}