Library Guides: Latinx, Latino/a Studies: Background Information

Overview of Latinx Studies

Latinx or Latino/a Studies is a field of interdisciplinary scholarship focused on the diverse histories and experiences of people of Latin American ancestry in the United States. Scholarly disciplines that contribute to Latinx Studies include history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, literature, and others. The present guide is meant to serve students and faculty from all campus disciplines with an interest in Latino Studies. Also consult the Latin American Studies guide.

Bibliographies & Encyclopedias

Oxford encyclopedia of Latinos & Latinas in the United States This link opens in a new window
"... information about the fastest growing minority population in the United States... Over 900 A-to-Z articles ... address such broad topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history."--Home page.
Oxford bibliographies online. Latino studies This link opens in a new window
Oxford bibliographies offer peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies that are browsable by subject area and keyword searchable. Begin with the Latino Studies bibliography and explore links to others. These will point you towards the most important classic and recent books and articles for the topics covered.