Standard Shipping: One Flat Fee of $9.95 for up to 40 items in the US! Using historical literary and contemporary references as well as anecdote and personal experience Stavans presents a provocative analysis of the five major Hispanic cultures: Cubans Puerto Ricans Mexicans Central Americans and South Americans. In The Hispanic Condition Ilan Stavans offers a subtle and insightful meditation on Hispanic society in the United States. A native of Mexico Stavans has emerged as one of the most distinguished Latin American writers of our time an award-winning novelist and critic praised by scholars and beloved by readers. In this pioneering psycho-historical profile he delves into the cultural differences and similarities among the five major Hispanic groups: Cubans Puerto Ricans Mexicans Central and South Americans and Spaniards. Masterfully interweaving historical literary and political references with his personal experience Stavans discusses the divisions within a common heritage; customs of music love sex marriage and religious belief; the role of the intellectual in society; ideological struggle; and the hopeful visions of the future at the core of a civilization rooted in the trauma of the past. Listed: Martha Russel Due to variances in monitor color, and lighting, the color of some items may differ slightly from the photographs About us: Vanessa Jane is a family-owned business based in Indiana. We sell only authentic merchandise from brand new to used, and list new inventory daily. Make sure to put us on your favorites to see what's new each day! We source all of our inventory from reputable sales channels, including: Macy's Amazon Walmart Home Depot Office Depot Lowes Build.com And many more Shelf I19 (OS/Multi) Listing SKU: VJ6953899589717