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More than a million people in the United States today claim Cuban ancestry. Some are the children or grandchildren of immigrants; others came to the country as immigrants themselves. Inside this book you'll find a short history of the Cuban immigrant experience in America. And you'll have the chance to learn more about people of Cuba who have found success in the United States. Chapter biographies of the following individuals help tell the story of today's Cuban Americans: U.S. senator Mel Martinez Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos Comic book artist Joe Quesada Internet entrepreneur Raul Fernandez Television journalist Soledad O'Brien Actress Cameron Diaz Pro baseball player Yunel Escobar The Cross-Currents features inside this book explore connections between people, places, events, and ideas. They provide additional context for better understanding the life and times of the subjects. This Gallup Resource Book contains information obtained from polls conducted by the Gallup Organization, an international polling institute that has been monitoring public opinion since 1935. Book jacket.
| ISBN-13 | 9781422208564 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1422208567 |
| Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 In |
| List Price | $9.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 64 pages |
| Publisher | Mason Crest |
| Published On | 2007-09-01 |
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