This short, comprehensive collection of primary documents provides an indispensable introduction to Mexican American history and culture.
Includes over 90 carefully chosen selections, with a succinct introduction and comprehensive headnotes that identify the major issues raised by the documents
Emphasizes key themes in US history, from immigration and geographical expansion to urbanization, industrialization, and civil rights struggles
Includes a 'visual history' chapter of images that supplement the documents, as well as an extensive bibliography
About the Author
Steven Mintz is a member of the History Department and director of the Graduate school of arts & sciences teaching center at columbia University.
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A short, comprehensive look at Mexican American history through primary documents
Includes over 90 carefully chosen selections, with a succinct introduction and comprehensive headnotes that identify the major issues raised by the documents
Emphasizes key themes in U.S. history, from immigration and geographical expansion to urbanization, industrialization, and civil rights struggles
Includes a 'visual history' chapter of images that supplement the documents, as well as an extensive bibliography
