<DIV><B>The popular primer to Latino life and culture?updated for 2008</B><br><BR> Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this completely revised 2008 edition provides the most current perspective on Latino history in the making, including:<BR> ? New Mexico governor Bill Richardson?s announced candidacy for the 2008 presidential election<BR> ? <I>Ugly Betty</I>?the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon<BR> ? The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark<BR> ? Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border<BR> ? The state of Castro?s health and what it means for Cuba<br><BR> More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied history and culture of this multifaceted ethnic group.<BR><BR></DIV>