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Introduction

Contemporary Hispanic Biography provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of Latino heritage who form the international Hispanic community: men and women who have changed today's world and are shaping tomorrow's. Contemporary Hispanic Biography covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others. In addition to in-depth coverage of names found in today's headlines, Contemporary Hispanic Biography provides coverage of selected individuals from earlier in this century whose influence continues to impact on contemporary life. Contemporary Hispanic Biography also provides coverage of important and influential persons who are not yet household names and are therefore likely to be ignored by other biographical reference series.

Designed for Quick Research and Interesting Reading

• Attractive page design incorporates textual subheads, making it easy to find the information you're looking for.
• Easy-to-locate data sections provide quick access to vital personal statistics, career information, major awards, and mailing addresses, when available.
• Informative biographical essays trace the subject's personal and professional life with the kind of in-depth analysis you need.
• To further enhance your appreciation of the subject, most entries include photographic portraits.
• Sources for additional information direct the user to selected books, magazines, and newspapers where more information on the individuals can be obtained.

Helpful Indexes Make It Easy to Find the Information You Need

Contemporary Hispanic Biography includes cumulative Nationality, Occupation, Subject, and Name indexes that make it easy to locate entries in a variety of useful ways.

Available in Electronic Formats

On-line. Contemporary Hispanic Biography is available on-line through Gale Group's Biography Resource Center. For more information, call (800) 877-GALE.

Disclaimer

Contemporary Hispanic Biography uses and lists websites as sources and these websites may become obsolete.

We Welcome Your Suggestions

The editors welcome your comments and suggestions for enhancing and improving Contemporary Hispanic Biography. If you would like to suggest persons for inclusion in the series, please submit these names to the editors. Mail comments or suggestions to:

The Editor
Contemporary Hispanic Biography
Gale Group 27500 Drake Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535
Phone: (800) 347-4253