Mexicanos, Third Edition: A History of Mexicans in the United States

by Manuel G. Gonzales Narrated by Hector Carrillo

Overview

Responding to shifts in the political and economic experiences of Mexicans in America, this newly revised and expanded edition of Mexicanos provides a relevant and contemporary consideration of this vibrant community. Emerging from the ruins of Aztec civilization and from centuries of Spanish contact with indigenous people, Mexican culture followed the Spanish colonial frontier northward and put its distinctive mark on what became the southwestern United States. Shaped by their Indian and Spanish ancestors, deeply influenced by Catholicism, and often struggling to respond to political and economic precarity, Mexicans play an important role in United States society even as the dominant Anglo culture strives to assimilate them. With updated appendices and a new chapter providing an up-to-date consideration of the immigration debate centered on Mexican communities in the United States, this new edition of Mexicanos provides a thorough and balanced contribution to understanding Mexicans' history and their vital importance to twenty-first century America.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A must-read book for anyone interested in Southwest history."—Albuquerque Journal

"This book is definitely one that you need on your bookshelf."—Low Rider Magazine

"The best short introduction yet to the history of Mexicans in the U.S. could not have come at a better time."—Arkansas Democratic-Gazette

"Stress on facts and chronology make for clear explanations, especially for those just becoming acquainted with Mexican American history."—Arnoldo De León, Journal of American Ethnic History

"[A] general history survey must be accurate, compelling, and inclusive of all matter of historical and cultural experiences. To its credit, Mexicanos provides exemplary balance and perspective."—New Mexico Historical Review

"It is a page-turner that reads more like a novel than a history book. . . . The book provides insight into a people non-Mexicanos should see, not as interlopers, but as the latest wave in a centuries-old migration of people and culture, and a movement that is parallel to the great western expansion from the east."—Contra Costa Times

"Gonzales' book should be of much interest."—Tucson Weekly

"Gratifyingly well written and illustrated, and featuring an extensive index and bibliography, Mexicanos is highly recommended for general readers, historians, and professors of Chicano studies."—Richard Delgado, California History

"Especially good in weaving relevant historical developments in Mexico throughout the analysis. This . . . adds a much-needed transnational dimension to Mexican American history. . . . A readable, engaging, and lively synthesis."—David G. Gutiérrez, University of California San Diego

Journal of American Ethnic History - Arnoldo De León

Stress on facts and chronology make for clear explanations, especially for those just becoming acquainted with Mexican American history.

New Mexico Historical Review

[A] general history survey must be accurate, compelling, and inclusive of all matter of historical and cultural experiences. To its credit, Mexicanos provides exemplary balance and perspective.

Albuquerque Journal

A must-read book for anyone interested in Southwest history.

California History - Richard Delgado

Gratifyingly well written and illustrated, and featuring an extensive index and bibliography, Mexicanos is highly recommended for general readers, historians, and professors of Chicano studies.

Arkansas Democratic-Gazette

The best short introduction yet to the history of Mexicans in the U.S. could not have come at a better time.

Low Rider Magazine

This book is definitely one that you need on your bookshelf.

Tucson Weekly

Gonzales' book should be of much interest.

Contra Costa Times

It is a page-turner that reads more like a novel than a history book. . . . The book provides insight into a people non-Mexicanos should see, not as interlopers, but as the latest wave in a centuries-old migration of people and culture, and a movement that is parallel to the great western expansion from the east.

Journal of American Ethnic History - Arnoldo De León

Stress on facts and chronology make for clear explanations, especially for those just becoming acquainted with Mexican American history.

Journal of American Ethnic History

"Stress on facts and chronology make for clear explanations, especially for those just becoming acquainted with Mexican American history."

California History

"Gratifyingly well written and illustrated, and featuring an extensive index and bibliography, Mexicanos is highly recommended for general readers, historians, and professors of Chicano studies."

Journal of American Ethnic History - Arnoldo De Leon

Stress on facts and chronology make for clear explanations, especially for those just becoming acquainted with Mexican American history.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176830217
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/27/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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