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Author : Francesco Cordasco
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780874711622
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (116 download)
Download or read book The Puerto Rican Experience written by Francesco Cordasco and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brendan Sainsbury
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781741047233
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (472 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Puerto Rico written by Brendan Sainsbury and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like it outdoorsy, take a leisurely coastal bike ride or volunteer to work with egg-laying turtles on Playa Brava. If you're more of a heel-kickin' type, Puerto Rico's got a salsa scene that will more than scratch that itch. * Detailed maps * Dedicated music chapter and expanded outdoors section * Interviews with locals * Increased coverage of sustainable travel * The pick of Puerto Rico's hotels and hostels
Author : Ismael García-Colón
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520325796
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Colonial Migrants at the Heart of Empire written by Ismael García-Colón and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonial Migrants at the Heart of Empire is the first in-depth look at the experiences of Puerto Rican migrant workers in continental U.S. agriculture in the twentieth century. The Farm Labor Program, established by the government of Puerto Rico in 1947, placed hundreds of thousands of migrant workers on U.S. farms and fostered the emergence of many stateside Puerto Rican communities. Ismael García-Colón investigates the origins and development of this program and uncovers the unique challenges faced by its participants. A labor history and an ethnography, Colonial Migrants evokes the violence, fieldwork, food, lodging, surveillance, and coercion that these workers experienced on farms and conveys their hopes and struggles to overcome poverty. Island farmworkers encountered a unique form of prejudice and racism arising from their dual status as both U.S. citizens and as “foreign others,” and their experiences were further shaped by evolving immigration policies. Despite these challenges, many Puerto Rican farmworkers ultimately chose to settle in rural U.S. communities, contributing to the production of food and the Latinization of the U.S. farm labor force.
Author : Delzy Hampton
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (986 download)
Download or read book Experience Puerto Rico written by Delzy Hampton and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Puerto Rico is an immersive and comprehensive travel guide that invites you on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting island of Puerto Rico. From its stunning beaches and lush rainforests to its vibrant culture and rich history, this guidebook is your key to unlocking the true essence of this Caribbean gem. Embark on an exploration of Puerto Rico's diverse landscapes, starting with its pristine coastlines. Discover the shimmering turquoise waters and powdery white sands of world-renowned beaches like Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Luquillo Beach on the east coast, and the captivating beaches of Isla Verde near San Juan. Dive into thrilling water sports, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing, or simply unwind and bask in the island's abundant natural beauty. Beyond the coastline lies a lush interior waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rainforest in the United States Forest System. Hike through verdant trails, encounter breathtaking waterfalls, and marvel at the vibrant flora and fauna that make this place so extraordinary. Experience the thrill of ziplining through the canopy or indulge in a refreshing swim in one of the forest's natural pools. Delve into Puerto Rico's captivating history and culture as you explore the charming streets of Old San Juan. Step back in time as you wander through its colorful colonial architecture, visit historic landmarks like El Morro and Castillo San Cristobal, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Plaza de Armas. Learn about the island's indigenous Taíno heritage, Spanish influences, and African traditions that have shaped Puerto Rico's unique identity. Experience Puerto Rico goes beyond the popular tourist attractions, offering a glimpse into the island's hidden gems and lesser-known treasures. Discover the picturesque town of Ponce, known as the "Pearl of the South," with its neoclassical architecture and fascinating museums. Explore the mystical beauty of the bioluminescent bay in Vieques, where microscopic organisms light up the water with a magical glow. Take a road trip along the breathtaking coastline of Ruta Panorámica, winding through mountains and coastal cliffs that showcase Puerto Rico's awe-inspiring landscapes. Immerse yourself in the island's vibrant culinary scene, where flavors from around the world blend with traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. From savory mofongo and aromatic arroz con gandules to refreshing piña coladas and locally brewed craft beers, Puerto Rico tantalizes the taste buds with a fusion of flavors and a rich culinary heritage. Experience Puerto Rico is not just a travel guide; it is a companion that provides practical information, insider tips to help you navigate the island with ease. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, cultural immersion, or all of the above, this guidebook offers a wealth of recommendations for accommodations, dining, transportation, and activities to suit every traveler's needs and preferences. So, pack your bags and embark on a journey to Experience Puerto Rico like never before. Immerse yourself in its natural wonders, uncover its captivating history, savor its vibrant cuisine, and embrace the warmth and hospitality of its people. With this comprehensive travel guide in hand, you are ready to create memories that will last a lifetime in the mesmerizing paradise of Puerto Rico.
Author : David Rodriguez
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1467853151
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (678 download)
Download or read book The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate written by David Rodriguez and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with the sinister rumblings of World War II in 1939 up to the jubilant celebration of its end in 1945 and the bitter aftermath, this sweeping saga recounts the experiences of Pawel, a Polish Jew from Krakow. Pawel and his family are the early victims of the ravages of war. He narrowly escapes the concentration camps to become a member of the French Resistance, before being rescued by the British and enlisted in the Royal Air Force. As the war escalates, Pawel and his fellow pilots engage in dangerous rescue missions and air combat across North Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, Australia, and Europe, in a series of historic encounters that culminate in the Battle of Berlin. Against the background of death and destruction, Pawel fathers two children. His former Austrian fianc, Ada Eissmann, has spurned their love to return to her Nazi heritage, and has disowned their relationship and his paternity of the child she carries. After finding love again with Janelle and fathering her child, he is separated from her when they have to flee to safety to escape the Nazi death squads. Finding his love and his two children becomes a personal mission for him, representing hope and the chance for happiness after years of conflict, danger, deprivation and loss.
Author : Bonnie Urciuoli
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 1478610492
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (786 download)
Download or read book Exposing Prejudice written by Bonnie Urciuoli and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urciuolis award-winning book explores how language and the social construction of race, class, and ethnicity shape the lives of working-class Puerto Ricans living in New York City. Her reflexive ethnographic study is a combination of two absorbing features: her analyses of language and power relations based on key principles in semiotic and linguistic anthropology, paired with the authentic voices of individuals who share their lived experiences of speaking Spanish and English. The subjects conversations, interview responses, and anecdotes are saturated with ideas about what correct English means to them. Through these extended transcripts readers gain insight about languages role in cultural dynamics that tangle minority populations in challenges, such as limiting where individuals and families live and work. Urciuolis provocative research and fieldwork give readers a rich understanding of language as the domain in which racial, ethnic, and class hierarchies are experienced.
Author : Samiri H. Hiraldo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813060255
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Black Puerto Rican Identity and Religious Experience written by Samiri H. Hiraldo and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A well-rounded and perceptive analysis of why Puerto Ricans have converted en masse to Protestantism, especially Pentecostalism, as well as how the Catholic hierarchy has grappled with greater religious heterogeneity."--Journal of Latin American Studies "This book presages the new scholarship on religion so badly needed in Puerto Rican studies. ...[E]legantly weaves history, politics, and ecclesiastical endeavors into a narrative that is preeminently about faith."--Centro Journal "Records religious diversity and complexity in a town that is usually observed through racial lenses that render it homogeneous and fixed in the past. ...[C]ontributes to the understanding of the deep interrelation between religion, spirituality, identity, and race in contemporary Puerto Rico and part of its Diaspora."--Journal of the American Academy of Religion Loíza is a Puerto Rican town known for best representing the African traditions. Its mostly black population is affected by profound racial discrimination and poverty. Many Loíza residents strongly identify themselves in religious terms, strategically managing their identities through a spiritual prism that effectively helps them cope with and transform their difficult reality. Based on twelve months of fieldwork, this study shows how believers experience their religion in its various dimensions. Arguing that understanding and respecting the power of religion in this community is essential to addressing and remedying its social problems, Hernández Hiraldo contests the characterization of Puerto Rico as a culturally homogenous country with a monolithic church.
Author : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400007313
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)
Download or read book Fodor's Puerto Rico written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.
Author : Susan M. Collins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780815715603
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (156 download)
Download or read book The Economy of Puerto Rico written by Susan M. Collins and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-08-29 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brookings Institution Press and the Center for the New Economy publication A non-incorporated territory of the United States, Puerto Rico operates under U.S. legal, monetary, security and tariff systems. Despite sharing in these and other key U.S. institutions, Puerto Rico has experienced economic stagnation and large scale unemployment since the 1970s. The island's living standards are low by U.S. standards, with a per capita income only half that of Mississippi, the poorest state. While many studies have analyzed the fiscal implications of Puerto Rico's political relationship with the United States, little research has focused broadly on the island's economic experience or assessed its growth prospects. In this innovative new book, economists from U.S. and Puerto Rican institutions address a range of major policy issues affecting the island's economic development. To frame the current situation, the contributors begin by assessing Puerto Rico's past experience with various growth policies. They then analyze several reforms and new initiatives in labor, education, entrepreneurship, fiscal policy, migration, trade, and financing development, which they incorporate into a proposed strategy for jumpstarting Puerto Rican economic growth. Contributors include Gary Burtless (Brookings Institution); Orlando Sotomayor, Luis Rivera-Batiz, Ramón Cao, Maria Enchautegui, José Joaquín Villamil, Eileen Segarra, Marinés Aponte, and Juan Lara (University of Puerto Rico); Richard Freeman and Robert Lawrence (Harvard University); Helen Ladd (Duke University); Francisco Rivera-Batiz (Columbia University); Steven Davis and Bruce Meyer (University of Chicago); James Alm (Georgia State University); Ingo Walter, Rita Maldonado-Bear, and William Baumol (New York University); Belinda Reyes (University of California, Merced); Alan Krueger (Princeton University); Carlos Santiago (University of Wisconsin); David Audretsch (Indiana University); Ronald Fisher (Michigan State University); Fuat Andic (UN Advisor); Arturo Estrella (NY Federal Reserve); James Hanson and Daniel Lederman (World Bank); James Dietz (University of California, Fullerton); and Katherine Terrell (University of Michigan).
Author : Esmeralda Santiago
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0786736860
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book When I Was Puerto Rican written by Esmeralda Santiago and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of "The Best Memoirs of a Generation" (Oprah's Book Club): a young woman's journey from the mango groves and barrios of Puerto Rico to Brooklyn, and eventually on to Harvard In a childhood full of tropical beauty and domestic strife, poverty and tenderness, Esmeralda Santiago learned the proper way to eat a guava, the sound of tree frogs, the taste of morcilla, and the formula for ushering a dead baby's soul to heaven. But when her mother, Mami, a force of nature, takes off to New York with her seven, soon to be eleven children, Esmeralda, the oldest, must learn new rules, a new language, and eventually a new identity. In the first of her three acclaimed memoirs, Esmeralda brilliantly recreates her tremendous journey from the idyllic landscape and tumultuous family life of her earliest years, to translating for her mother at the welfare office, and to high honors at Harvard.
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Publisher : Inside Puerto Rico Economy
ISBN 13 : 1563283379
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (632 download)
Download or read book Inside the Puerto Rico Economy written by and published by Inside Puerto Rico Economy. This book was released on 2007 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 120 short economic essays explores challenging aspects of the island's economy and provides insights for leaders in business, government, academia, non-profits, and other entities.
Author : Amy Gordon
Publisher : 100 Things to Do Before You Di
ISBN 13 : 9781681062143
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Puerto Rico Before You Die written by Amy Gordon and published by 100 Things to Do Before You Di. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you lounge under the shade of a palm tree, sip an icy pia colada out of the shell of a coconut and watch the sun sparkle on the turquoise Caribbean Sea, you might be tempted to spend all of your time on Puerto Rico soaking up the sun. But while this tropical paradise encompasses miles of exquisite beaches, there is so much more to discover. Let 100 Things to Do in Puerto Rico Before You Die introduce you to a treasure trove of culture and adventure just waiting to be experienced. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, this book will guide you to the very best of Puerto Rico. Hike to cascading waterfalls in El Yunque, the only subtropical rainforest in the United States. Treat yourself to an ice cream cone in zany flavors like corn or rice and beans at Heladeria Lares, a family-run island institution since 1968. Head to Vieques to kayak in Mosquito Bay, where the water glows bright blue in the dark. Or lose yourself in the masterpieces that make up the world-renowned collection at the Ponce Museum of Art. It's all within easy reach "€" no passport required.
Author : Mikhail Sebastian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781507835517
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (355 download)
Download or read book Coffee of Puerto Rico My Experience at the Farm Hacienda Pomarrosa written by Mikhail Sebastian and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barista experience at the coffee farm in Puerto Rico. How we define the quality.
Author : Ed Morales
Publisher : Bold Type Books
ISBN 13 : 1568588984
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Fantasy Island written by Ed Morales and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crucial, clear-eyed accounting of Puerto Rico's 122 years as a colony of the US. Since its acquisition by the US in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social policies. The devastation that ensued finally grew impossible to ignore in 2017, in the wake of Hurricane María, as the physical destruction compounded the infrastructure collapse and trauma inflicted by the debt crisis. In Fantasy Island, Ed Morales traces how, over the years, Puerto Rico has served as a colonial satellite, a Cold War Caribbean showcase, a dumping ground for US manufactured goods, and a corporate tax shelter. He also shows how it has become a blank canvas for mercenary experiments in disaster capitalism on the frontlines of climate change, hamstrung by internal political corruption and the US federal government's prioritization of outside financial interests. Taking readers from San Juan to New York City and back to his family's home in the Luquillo Mountains, Morales shows us the machinations of financial and political interests in both the US and Puerto Rico, and the resistance efforts of Puerto Rican artists and activists. Through it all, he emphasizes that the only way to stop Puerto Rico from being bled is to let Puerto Ricans take control of their own destiny, going beyond the statehood-commonwealth-independence debate to complete decolonization.
Author : DŽborah Berman Santana
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816515912
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (159 download)
Download or read book Kicking Off the Bootstraps written by DŽborah Berman Santana and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While small communities in Third World countries usually seem at the mercy of central governments and foreign capitalists, local activists can help exploited peoples correct environmental abuses and social injustices and seize control of their own destinies. Kicking Off the Bootstraps is a powerful case history of such an effort. It describes a grassroots activist movement that emerged in the Puerto Rican community of Salinas to counter the poverty and economic dependence experienced by its citizens in the wake of "Operation Bootstrap," a post-World War II industrial development program. DŽborah Berman Santana examines the efforts of the community to develop its own economic strategy based primarily on environmentally and socially responsible uses of local natural and human resources. Berman Santana shows how local activists are seeking to empower the Salinas community to make decisions concerning economic development. She evaluates present-day efforts to develop positive alternatives, examining the motivations of the activists, the nature of their projects, their efforts to mobilize the community, their dealings with government and other organizations, and the obstacles they face. In a closing chapter, she addresses the potential roles of community leaders, outside activists, local businesses, and government in actualizing these alternatives. A testimony to one community's efforts to determine its own future, Kicking Off the Bootstraps deals with real issues such as control over productive resources, quality of life, and environmental health. It also extends an examination of community-directed activism to an exploration of policy implications for sustainable development. While this concept is often too vague to be applied to real strategies, the Salinas experience provides a clear idea of what sustainable development can--and should--mean in actual practice.
Author : John Marino
Publisher : *Frommers
ISBN 13 : 9780470257111
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (571 download)
Download or read book Frommer's Puerto Rico written by John Marino and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2008-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Much more detailed and complete than its major competitors, Frommer's Puerto Rico, 9th Edition gives you in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, family-friendly condos, and dirt cheap hostels. Written by a travel writer and city news reporter based in San Juan, this edition has its finger on the pulse of the island, with updates on the latest openings and selections in every price category. We'll point you to a gorgeous white-sand beach that only locals know about, give you the scoop on both upscale dining and roadside nosh pits, and we list the best places for snorkeling, hiking, golf, sailing, deep-sea fishing -- even the best town to see a cockfight. You'll also get a complete shopper's guide, and up-to-date coverage of the newest nightlife in the region, from casinos to salsa clubs to lowkey beach bars. Look for tips on finding the best package deals, plus a color fold-out map.
Author : Clara E Rodriguez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000308782
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Puerto Ricans written by Clara E Rodriguez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the contexts into which Puerto Rican immigrants to the United States stepped, and the results of their interaction within those contexts. It focuses mainly on New York City, essentially a social history of the post-World War II Puerto Rican community.
