Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. 1 The Study of Puerto Rican Migration and Incorporation in the United States 12
5. 2 The “Puerto Rican Problem” Campaign in New York City 33
6. 3 Dealing with the “Puerto Rican Problem” in New York City 56
7. 4 The “Puerto Rican Problem” in New York City and Puerto Rico’s Migration Policy 79
8. 5 Marcantonio, the “Puerto Rican Problem,” and the 1949 Mayoral Election in New York City 99
9. 6 The Mayor’s Committee on Puerto Rican Affairs 117
10. 7 The Demise of MCPRA and the Redefinition of the “Puerto Rican Problem” 142
11. 8 In the Aftermath of the “Puerto Rican Problem” in New York City 171
12. Epilogue 191
13. Acknowledgments 197
14. Notes 199
15. Bibliography 231
16. Index 239
17. About the Author 245