{"product_id":"proving-patriotismo-latino-military-recruitment-service-and-belonging-in-the-us-9781793638472","title":"Proving Patriotismo: Latino Military Recruitment, Service, and Belonging in the US","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe authors of Proving Patriotismo investigate Latino military recruitment and its impact on economic station and acceptance as American. They conduct empirical analysis, interviews, and surveys to assess how the military attracts Latino students and veterans. The result highlights the complex interplay of poverty, ethnicity, and patriotism in driving Latino military recruitment. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their book titled \"Proving Patriotismo,\" the authors delve into the realm of Latino military recruitment, raising intriguing questions about whether military service can be perceived and utilized as a means for Latinos in the United States to achieve acceptance as first-class citizens and improve their economic standing. This groundbreaking work offers the first empirical analysis of the poverty draft, conducting extensive interviews with over 1,800 Latino high school students in South Texas to gain insights into their experiences with military recruitment. The authors then complement their empirical findings with original interviews with high school faculty and administration, shedding light on how the military actively seeks to attract Latino students. Furthermore, the authors conduct surveys with veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to understand their military experiences and assess the impact of their service on their acceptance as American citizens and their post-service quality of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo conclude, the book paints a complex picture, highlighting the intricate intersection of poverty, ethnicity, and patriotism that drives the U.S. military's recruitment efforts toward the growing Latino population. It underscores why Latinos in the United States, driven by the desire to enhance their economic status and secure acceptance as American citizens, are receptive to these overtures. This insightful work contributes to our understanding of the dynamics shaping Latino military participation and its potential implications for the broader society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 553g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 227 x 162 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781793638472\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adam McGlynn,Jessica Lavariega Monforti","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102268715258,"sku":"9781793638472","price":91.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646268980977_book.jpg?v=1646936414","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/proving-patriotismo-latino-military-recruitment-service-and-belonging-in-the-us-9781793638472","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}