Barrio dreams
Arlene M. Dávila
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Barrio dreams
Published
2004
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
260
ISBN-10
0520240928
Description
"Arlene Dávila brilliantly considers the cultural politics of urban space in this lively exploration of Puerto Rican and Latino experience in New York, the global center of culture and consumption, where Latinos are now the biggest minority group. Analyzing the simultaneous gentrification and Latinization of what is known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem, Barrio Dreams makes a compelling case that - despite neoliberalism's race-and ethnicity-free tenets - dreams of economic empowerment are never devoid of distinct racial and ethnic considerations. Dávila scrutinizes dramatic shifts in housing, the growth of charter schools, and the enactment of Empowerment Zone legislation that promises upward mobility and empowerment while shutting out many longtime residents. Foregrounding privatization and consumption, she offers an innovative look at the marketing of Latino space. She emphasizes class among Latinos while touching on black-Latino and Mexican-Puerto Rican relations. Providing a unique multifaceted view of the place of Latinos in the changing urban landscape, Barrio Dreams is one of the most nuanced and original examinations of the complex social and economic forces shaping our cities today."--Publisher's description.
Subjects
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The Last of the Mohicans
The Great Gatsby
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Barrio dreams?
This edition of Barrio dreams has approximately 260 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Barrio dreams?
For most readers, Barrio dreams typically takes between 5h 25m and 3h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Barrio dreams?
The estimated word count for Barrio dreams is approximately 65,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Barrio dreams?
Barrio dreams was written by Arlene M. Dávila.
When was Barrio dreams published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.