Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States: Anthropology

This essential anthropological study offers a comprehensive examination of Hispanic cultural contributions across the United States, tracing literary and social developments from colonial settlements through the mid-twentieth century. The work systematically documents the recovery and preservation of Hispanic literary heritage, providing crucial insights into cultural anthropology and ethnic studies that have long been overlooked in mainstream historical narratives. Through meticulous research spanning all fifty states, it reveals the depth and continuity of Hispanic intellectual traditions that predate many established American literary movements.

What distinguishes this volume is its commitment to making previously inaccessible Hispanic literary works available to contemporary readers and scholars, creating an indispensable resource for understanding the full scope of American cultural anthropology. Students of ethnic studies, researchers examining minority literary traditions, and anyone seeking to comprehend the foundational role of Hispanic cultures in American society will find this work transformative. The project's ambitious scope and scholarly rigor fundamentally reshape our understanding of American literary history and cultural anthropology by documenting what has always been present yet systematically excluded.