This document reports on the results of five surveys conducted during the 1980s by the Field Institute and Los Angeles Times that included questions of particular interest to the Latino community. Between 1982 and 1989, 6,668 California residents participated in the 5 surveys. Surveys included questions addressing the impact of Latino immigration…

This paper examines the assimilation of immigrant families in the United States. Chapter 1, "Introduction," reviews basic issues. Chapter 2, "Why Discuss the Integration of Immigrant Families?" examines such issues as continuing mismatches between immigration and immigrant policies, population dispersal, the shifting political…

This report uses 1990 census data to examine the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the Hispanic population of Indiana. In addition, the report compares Indiana's Hispanic population to the state's general population and to the U.S. Hispanic population. The report aims to assist business and civic leaders, as well as church…