Hispanics and the Future of America (2006)

Chapter: Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.

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Contents

Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Hispanic Identity

Social Integration and Mobility

Uncertain Futures

1

INTRODUCTION

Notes

2

MULTIPLE ORIGINS, HISPANIC PORTRAIT

Hispanic Roots

A Contemporary Profile

Legal Status

Conclusion

Notes

3

DEFINING HISPANICITY: E PLURIBUS UNUM OR E PLURIBUS PLURES?

Origins of Hispanic Identity

The Shifting Concept of Race

EspaƱol or English?

Conclusion

Notes

Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.

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THE CHALLENGES OF INTEGRATION

The Changing Social Contract

Economic Trends

Coming of Age in an Aging Society

Hispanic Dispersal

Paradoxes of Place

Engines of Growth

Uncertain Promises

Political Voice

Conclusion

Notes

5

REALMS OF INTEGRATION: FAMILY, EDUCATION, WORK, AND HEALTH

Family and Living Arrangements

Schools and Education

Early Beginnings

Primary and Middle Years

Secondary School and Beyond

Economic Well-Being

Employment and Earnings

Household Income

Poverty and Wealth Among Hispanics

Health Status and Access to Care

Health Status and Behaviors

Access to Quality Care

Conclusion

Notes

6

UNCERTAIN DESTINIES

Diversity, Identity, and Assimilation

Hispanicity as a Panethnic Identity

Sociocultural Transformation

The Costs of Assimilation

Socioeconomic Mobility

An Uncertain Future

Notes

Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.

REFERENCES

APPENDIXES

A

Methods

B

Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff

C

Contents: Hispanics and the Future of America

INDEX

Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A Contents "Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future"." National Research Council. 2006. Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11539.
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