1. Latin American Politics at Home and Abroad: Latinos as Foreign Policy Actors, Myth or Reality?
- Author
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De la Garza, Rodolfo and Cortina, Jeronimo
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IMMIGRANTS , *LOBBYISTS , *LATIN Americans , *BEHAVIOR , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) - Abstract
There are increasing claims regarding the attachments that Latin American immigrants have to the home country, and their potential roles as lobbyists for the home country. These claims are not based on systematic analyses of the immigrants but reflect instead the rhetoric and aspirations of home country leaders. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which such claims reflect immigrant attitudes and behavior. Specifically, it will draw on surveys of Latin American immigrants that examine how they view home country issues, their level of involvement in activities related to home countries, and the strength of their attachments to U. S. institutions and society. The paper will pay particular attention to attitudes and behaviors directly linked to politics as distinct from those tied to cultural and social realms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2004