Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity (Online) by
Explores the history and theology of what the author terms the "Brown Church." Romero considers how Latino/a Christianity has responded to injustices throughout its history by appealing to the belief that God's vision for redemption includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of every aspect of our lives and the world.
The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Online) by
A systematic retelling of the history of liberation theology, demonstrating how a group of theologians set the stage for a torrent of new religious activism that challenged the religious and political status quo. Includes lots of content on Latin American liberation theologies.
Sor Juana: Beauty and Justice in the Americas by
Examines Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz's contributions as a foremother of many currents of contemporary theology. In particular, in joining aesthetics with the quest for truth and justice, her work and witness suggest new avenues for Hispanic, feminist, and other liberation theologies.
Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by
A sweeping history of the Latino experience in the United States.
Latinos in the United States by
Provides a wide-ranging, multifaceted exploration of Latino American history and culture, as well as the forces shaping this minority group in the U.S.
The Columbia History of Latinos in the United States Since 1960 (Online) by
Provides not only cutting-edge interpretations of recent Latino history, including essays on the six major immigrant groups (Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and South Americans), but also insight into the major areas of contention and debate that characterize Latino scholarship in the early twenty-first century.
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