Beyond El Barrio: Everyday Life in Latina/o America

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Beyond El Barrio Everyday Life in Latina/o America Edited by Gina M. Pérez, Frank A. Guridy, and Adrian Burgos, Jr. a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2010 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Beyond el barrio : everyday life in Latina/o America / edited by Gina M. Pérez, Frank A. Guridy, and Adrian Burgos, Jr. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–8147–9128–8 (cloth : alk. paper) — ISBN 978–0–8147–9129–5 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 978–0–8147–6800–6 (e-book) 1. Hispanic Americans—Social conditions. 2. Hispanic Americans— Social life and customs. 3. Hispanic American neighborhoods. 4. Community life—United States. 5. City and town life—United States. I. Pérez, Gina M., 1968– II. Guridy, Frank Andre. III. Burgos, Adrian, 1969– E184.S75B49 2010 973’.0468—dc22 2010020185 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For Baron, Deborah, and Dolly ...