{"product_id":"mexican-american-voices-a-documentary-reader-paperback","title":"Mexican American Voices: A Documentary Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Mintz\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short, comprehensive collection of primary documents provides an indispensable introduction to Mexican American history and culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes over 90 carefully chosen selections, with a succinct introduction and comprehensive headnotes that identify the major issues raised by the documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes key themes in US history, from immigration and geographical expansion to urbanization, industrialization, and civil rights struggles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a 'visual history' chapter of images that supplement the documents, as well as an extensive bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This excellent collection of primary sources illustrates virtually every major theme relating to the history of the mushrooming Mexican-origin communities in the United states. the updated bibliography is superb.\" \u003cb\u003eManuel G. Gonzales, \u003ci\u003eDiablo Valley College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mintz breathes new life into the american narrative with a collection that integrates the Mexican american experience through imaginative, expertly contextualized materials and valuable aids for further study.\" \u003cb\u003eRoberto trevino, \u003ci\u003eThe University of Texas at Arlington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mexican American Voices demonstrates that \"mestizaje\" is alive and well within the United states historical narrative. the sincere deployment of the Mexican american voice will engage students and enhance the classroom experience.\" \u003cb\u003eMiguel a. Levario, \u003ci\u003eTexas Tech University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ideal for a student audience. Mintz illustrates the varied sources scholars use to write history. an enlightening introduction places each chronological period in historical context. the book revises the popular understanding that the history of the U.s. is one which moves from east to west. Most important, it makes a statement on what constitutes Mexican american history.\" \u003cb\u003eArnoldo De Leon, \u003ci\u003eAngelo State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An engaging and thorough documentary introduction to the long fetch of Mexican american history. From the colonial expansion of the spanish empire to the grassroots militancy of the chicana\/o Movement, Mintz equips students and teachers of the Mexican american experience with the arsenal to explore its complicated and often contradictory relationship to broader narratives of United states and continental history. a welcome and important resource.\" \u003cb\u003eLuis alvarez, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of California, San Diego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican americans are the youngest and fastest growing ethnic group in the United states. they are also among the nation's oldest communities, with a rich and complex history that has largely been overlooked. in this volume, steven Mintz seeks to restore Mexican americans to their rightful place in the narrative of american history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough its carefully edited selections, \u003ci\u003eMexican American Voices: A Documentary Reader\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the voices of Mexican americans to chronicle and interpret their experience from the beginnings of spanish colonization of the northern Mexican frontier to the present. over 90 primary documents, a visual history of the Mexican american experience, and accessible introductions and headnotes all come together to provide an indispensable introduction to Mexican american history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Mintz\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of the History Department and director of the Graduate school of arts \u0026amp; sciences teaching center at columbia University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47385760170233,"sku":"9781405182591","price":83.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ldTWRLp1929781405182591.webp?v=1770182026","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/mexican-american-voices-a-documentary-reader-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}