Published 1947
by University of Pennsylvania Press, G. Cumberlege, Oxford University Press in Philadelphia, London .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Vincenzo Petrullo. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | F1958 .P38 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | vi p., 1 l., 181 p. |
| Number of Pages | 181 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL6522189M |
| LC Control Number | 47030192 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 1517079 |
basis of the construction of discourses on Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans. Taken as a whole, the books reviewed attempt to explain aspects of what could be termed the "Puerto Rican paradox": how is it that Puerto Rico continues to be less developed and poorer than any state of the Union and Puerto Ricans continue to be second-class citizens stuck on. Additional Physical Format: Online version: Petrullo, Vincenzo, Puerto Rican paradox. Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Press; London, G. Cumberlege. Island Paradox is the first comprehensive, census-based portrait of social and economic life in Puerto Rico. During its nearly fiftyyears as a U.S. commonwealth, the relationship between Puerto Rico's small, developing economy and the vastly larger, more industrialized United States has triggered profound changes in the island's industry and Cited by: Island Paradox. By Thomas Carothers. Nov. 2, ''Puerto Rico: The Trials of the Oldest Colony in the World,'' by Jose Trias Monge, is a useful antidote to .
Book Description: "One of the year's best books on Puerto Rico."-El Nuevo Dia, San Juan "[The authors] are highly regarded labor economists who have written extensively and intelligently in the past, and again in this volume, on Puerto Rican migration and labor markets. Puerto Rico, a Unique Culture: History, People and Traditions is a delightful and enjoyable must-buy book about this Caribbean island, written from the viewpoint of Puerto Rican author Hilda Iriarte. Recent events have placed the island in the news. Learn. Marisel Vera always knew she was a writer. Growing up in Humboldt Park, the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants said before she was a writer, she was a reader who didn’t feel represented in books. The Puerto Rican paradox A doorway in San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital: national pride is growing In this week's Crossing Continents, Meriel Beattie travels to Puerto Rico to report on the difficulties Puerto Ricans face as citizens - but not full citizens - of the United Rico has been classed as a "territory" of the U.S. for
Enjoy the island's cuisine at home, get a copy of Puerto Rican Cookery by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli with accurate and easy-to-follow recipes assure the success of every dish. " considered today to be the definitive book(s) on island cooking."--Craig Claiborne, The New York Times. The Spanish edition of this book, Cocina criolla will become a treasured keepsake. Puerto Rico should be equal. The territorial status should end, and Puerto Rico should no longer live under the paradox described by Luis A. Ferré Sadurní. This did not take place during Don Luis A. Ferré’s lifetime. It should happen now. Puerto Rico is nearer to statehood than ever before. Additional Physical Format: Print version: Brown, Wenzell, Dynamite on our doorstep. New York, Greenberg [] (DLC) (OCoLC) Island Paradox is the first comprehensive, census-based portrait of social and economic life in Puerto Rico. During its nearly fiftyyears as a U.S. commonwealth, the relationship between Puerto Rico's small, developing economy and the vastly larger, more industrialized United States has triggered profound changes in the island's industry and.
