Puerto Rico Past And Present

Author : Ronald Fernandez,Serafín Méndez Méndez,Gail Cueto
Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 031329822X

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Puerto Rico Past and Present by Ronald Fernandez,Serafín Méndez Méndez,Gail Cueto Pdf

This ready reference guide to more than 500 years of political, social, economic, and cultural development in Puerto Rico fills a conspicuous information gap. It rectifies what has been to date a lack of easily accessible, accurate, and relevant information in English about Puerto Rico and its 3.6 million inhabitants. From African roots to El Yunque (Puerto Rico's tropical rain forest), this encyclopedia offers nearly 300 substantive entries on important people, places, events, social and political issues, legislation, movements and organizations, and terms and concepts. Entries underscore the history, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Each entry concludes with a short list of suggested reading for further information. A selection of photos enhances the text. Included are biographical entries on historical figures and political leaders, as well as poets, novelists, painters, musicians, and artists who have contributed to Puerto Rican culture. Entries on events crucial to the development of Puerto Rico and its relationship to the United States over the last one hundred years, including its political status, will help the reader to understand the complex nature of the ties that bind the United States and Puerto Rico. Also included are entries devoted to individuals or events that have heretofore received little attention in Puerto Rican history, such as the feminism movement. The authors, faculty members at the Center for Caribbean Studies at Central Connecticut State University, are specialists in the history and culture of Puerto Rico. The encyclopedia belongs on the shelves of every school and public library that has ever fielded a question on Puerto Rico.

Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440828324

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Puerto Rico Past and Present by Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez Pdf

Recently revised to include the latest current events, this classic reference presents the historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, an island rich with culture and national pride, continues to inspire debate over its designation as a commonwealth of the United States. This updated edition of a popular encyclopedia captures important historical, social, political, and cultural developments of the oldest colony in the world, up to and including the region's current status in relation to the United States. The fascinating work is full of facts, figures, and narratives of the struggles, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Essays highlight the area's economy, geography, religion, education, language, radio, television, social media, and films. A focus on the contributions of key historical figures showcase the stories of Ramon Power y Giralt, the first envoy to the Spanish Courts; and Juan Mari Brás, founder of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, among others. The second edition features recent developments in the commonwealth, including the election of its first female governor, the introduction of the first sales tax, and the financial crisis that shut down schools.

Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440828324

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Puerto Rico Past and Present: An Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition by Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez Pdf

Puerto Rico, an island rich with culture and national pride, continues to inspire debate over its designation as a commonwealth of the United States. This updated edition of a popular encyclopedia captures important historical, social, political, and cultural developments of the oldest colony in the world, up to and including the region's current status in relation to the United States. The fascinating work is full of facts, figures, and narratives of the struggles, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Essays highlight the area's economy, geography, religion, education, language, radio, television, social media, and films. A focus on the contributions of key historical figures showcase the stories of Ramon Power y Giralt, the first envoy to the Spanish Courts; and Juan Mari Brás, founder of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, among others. The second edition features recent developments in the commonwealth, including the election of its first female governor, the introduction of the first sales tax, and the financial crisis that shut down schools.

Author : Maria DaSilva-Gordon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448808526

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Puerto Rico by Maria DaSilva-Gordon Pdf

This book chronicles Puerto Rico's history and diverse culture, including its residents, industries, and arts. Sidebars impart interesting tidbits and maps provide a thorough topical view.

Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440828317

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Puerto Rico Past and Present by Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernandez Pdf

Recently revised to include the latest current events, this classic reference presents the historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, an island rich with culture and national pride, continues to inspire debate over its designation as a commonwealth of the United States. This updated edition of a popular encyclopedia captures important historical, social, political, and cultural developments of the oldest colony in the world, up to and including the region's current status in relation to the United States. The fascinating work is full of facts, figures, and narratives of the struggles, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Essays highlight the area's economy, geography, religion, education, language, radio, television, social media, and films. A focus on the contributions of key historical figures showcase the stories of Ramon Power y Giralt, the first envoy to the Spanish Courts; and Juan Mari Brás, founder of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, among others. The second edition features recent developments in the commonwealth, including the election of its first female governor, the introduction of the first sales tax, and the financial crisis that shut down schools.

Author : Ronald Fernandez,Serafín Méndez Méndez,Gail Cueto
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Puerto Ricans
ISBN : 031329822X

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Puerto Rico Past and Present by Ronald Fernandez,Serafín Méndez Méndez,Gail Cueto Pdf

This ready reference guide to more than 500 years of political, social, economic, and cultural development in Puerto Rico fills a conspicuous information gap. It rectifies what has been to date a lack of easily accessible, accurate, and relevant information in English about Puerto Rico and its 3.6 million inhabitants. From African roots to El Yunque (Puerto Rico's tropical rain forest), this encyclopedia offers nearly 300 substantive entries on important people, places, events, social and political issues, legislation, movements and organizations, and terms and concepts. Entries underscore the history, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Each entry concludes with a short list of suggested reading for further information. A selection of photos enhances the text. Included are biographical entries on historical figures and political leaders, as well as poets, novelists, painters, musicians, and artists who have contributed to Puerto Rican culture. Entries on events crucial to the development of Puerto Rico and its relationship to the United States over the last one hundred years, including its political status, will help the reader to understand the complex nature of the ties that bind the United States and Puerto Rico. Also included are entries devoted to individuals or events that have heretofore received little attention in Puerto Rican history, such as the feminism movement. The authors, faculty members at the Center for Caribbean Studies at Central Connecticut State University, are specialists in the history and culture of Puerto Rico. The encyclopedia belongs on the shelves of every school and public library that has ever fielded a question on Puerto Rico.

Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernández
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216134343

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Puerto Rico Past and Present by Serafín Méndez-Méndez,Ronald Fernández Pdf

Recently revised to include the latest current events, this classic reference presents the historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, an island rich with culture and national pride, continues to inspire debate over its designation as a commonwealth of the United States. This updated edition of a popular encyclopedia captures important historical, social, political, and cultural developments of the oldest colony in the world, up to and including the region's current status in relation to the United States. The fascinating work is full of facts, figures, and narratives of the struggles, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Essays highlight the area's economy, geography, religion, education, language, radio, television, social media, and films. A focus on the contributions of key historical figures showcase the stories of Ramon Power y Giralt, the first envoy to the Spanish Courts; and Juan Mari Brás, founder of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, among others. The second edition features recent developments in the commonwealth, including the election of its first female governor, the introduction of the first sales tax, and the financial crisis that shut down schools.

Author : R. A. Van Middeldyk
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547020219

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The History of Puerto Rico by R. A. Van Middeldyk Pdf

This book introduces the history of the Taino Indians. Columbus came to Puerto Rico on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. There he found the Taino Indians, who mistakenly showed him the local abundance and wealth. Their fate was doomed ever since. The Taino Indians were not a laborious race to begin with. But after Puerto Rico was established as a colonial stronghold, they survived poverty, plagues and hurricanes on their own.

Author : Adalberto López
Publisher : Cambridge, Mass. : Schenkman Publishing Company
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Puerto Ricans
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173018404376

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The Puerto Ricans, Their History, Culture, and Society by Adalberto López Pdf

Articles in this book cover Puerto Rican history from the Spanish colonization to the present day experience of Puerto Ricans in the United States. Political, social, economic, cultural, and historical issues are addresed by the following authors: Edna Acosta-Belen, Frank Bonilla, Juan Manuel Carrion, Diana Christopulos, Sandra Messinger Cypess, Adalberto Lopez, Morris Morley, Francisco Moscoso, Iris Morales, Pedro Pietri, Felipe Luciano, Angel G. Quintero Rivera, Aaron Gamaliel Ramos, Tom Seidl, Janet Shenk, and Adrian DeWind. Government reports on Puerto Ricans in Hawaii and on poverty among and discrimination against Puerto Ricans in the mainland United States are also presented. (APM)

Author : Rudolph Adams Van Middeldyk
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1903
Category : Puerto Rico
ISBN : 9781465581594

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The History of Puerto Rico: From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation by Rudolph Adams Van Middeldyk Pdf

Van Middledyk's work was the first major historical study of Puerto Rico in English. Van Middledyk advanced Puerto Rican historiography by building on the works of Brau, Coll y Toste, and Acosta, and by consulting early Spanish chronicles. A librarian at the Free Public Library of San Juan, Van Middledyk possessed knowledge of and access to considerable primary source material. His history is sympathetic to the Indians and highly critical of Spanish colonial administration. Coming in the wake of American military occupation, the book sought to explain and justify control of the island by the United States.

Author : Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim,Kal Wagenheim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nationalism
ISBN : 1558762914

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The Puerto Ricans by Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim,Kal Wagenheim Pdf

"This updated and expanded 2013 edition includes new articles on political prisoners and the Puerto Rican diaspora and its consequences. "An essential sourcebook for a better understanding of the Puerto Ricans. The editors believe that their experience as a people has been obscured by propaganda and that a subtle brand of colonialism still endures. They prove both points. . . . Their book [has] a kaleidoscopic, fast-paced rhythm that makes it engrossing reading. It is a welcome addition to both Puerto Rican historicity and to American ethnological literature." -- The New York Times "An excellent 'documentary history' of Puerto Rico, its problems, present status, tensions, and prospects." -- The Nation "A pleasure to read. Each page provides a fresh glimpse into the unfolding story of a people. The book captures the human and personal component of sweeping historical changes."-- International Migration Review, viewed on Amazon.com Dec. 31, 2020.

Author : Rudolph Adams Van Middeldyk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1330971507

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The History of Puerto Rico by Rudolph Adams Van Middeldyk Pdf

Excerpt from The History of Puerto Rico: From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation The latest permanent possession of the United States is also the oldest in point of European occupation. The island of Puerto Rico was discovered by Columbus in 1493. It was occupied by the United States Army at Guanica July 25, 1898, and military government was established until Congress made provision for its control. By act of Congress, approved April 12, 1900, the military control terminated and civil government was formally instituted May 1, 1900. Puerto Rico has an interesting history. Its four centuries under Spanish control is a record of unusual and remarkable events. This record is unknown to the American people. It has never been written satisfactorily in the Spanish language, and not at all in the English language. The author of this volume is the first to give to the reader of English a record of Spanish rule in this "pearl of the Antilles." Mr. Van Middeldyk is the librarian of the Free Public Library of San Juan, an institution created under American civil control. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Association Of Sugar Producers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258600366

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Puerto Rico by Association Of Sugar Producers Pdf

Author : César J. Ayala,Rafael Bernabe
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807895535

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Puerto Rico in the American Century by César J. Ayala,Rafael Bernabe Pdf

Offering a comprehensive overview of Puerto Rico's history and evolution since the installation of U.S. rule, Cesar Ayala and Rafael Bernabe connect the island's economic, political, cultural, and social past. Puerto Rico in the American Century explores Puerto Ricans in the diaspora as well as the island residents, who experience an unusual and daily conundrum: they consider themselves a distinct people but are part of the American political system; they have U.S. citizenship but are not represented in the U.S. Congress; and they live on land that is neither independent nor part of the United States. Highlighting both well-known and forgotten figures from Puerto Rican history, Ayala and Bernabe discuss a wide range of topics, including literary and cultural debates and social and labor struggles that previous histories have neglected. Although the island's political economy remains dependent on the United States, the authors also discuss Puerto Rico's situation in light of world economies. Ayala and Bernabe argue that the inability of Puerto Rico to shake its colonial legacy reveals the limits of free-market capitalism, a break from which would require a renewal of the long tradition of labor and social activism in Puerto Rico in connection with similar currents in the United States.

Author : Kal Wagenheim,Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim
Publisher : Markus Wiener Publishers
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Puerto Ricans
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173001195078

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The Puerto Ricans by Kal Wagenheim,Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim Pdf

A documentary history of Puerto Rico, its problems, present status, tensions and prospects. Organized into ten historically-arranged sections, it begins with the island's discovery and settlement by the Spanish and ends with the Operation Bootstrap programme for industrialization.