Us According to Them - 9781496854612

Us According to ThemStateside Portrayals of Puerto Ricans and Their Culture, 1898-2010\nAuthor(s): Ligia T. Domenech\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: University Press of Mississippi, United States\nImprint: University Press of Mississippi\nISBN-13: 9781496854612, 978-1496854612\nSynopsis\nThe acquisition of Puerto Rico as a colony in 1898 prompted the interest of many in the United Statesthe military, correspondents, investors, missionaries, politicians, scientists, and tourists. Wanting to know more about Puerto Rico, its inhabitants, and its potential utility, many of these curious but untrained observers visited the island and documented their experiences for the benefit of future visitors. Decades later, readers continue to revisit these writings and create new accounts that explore the \""effects of American civilization\"" on Puerto Rican society.\n\nIn Us According to Them: Stateside Portrayals of Puerto Ricans and Their Culture, [tel], Puerto Rican historian Ligia T. Domenech exp.