Mexican Amer (IMM Exp) (Pbk) (Z) (Immigrant Experience) [Paperback]

Julie Catalano (Author), See Editorial Dept (Author)

Book Description

Series: Immigrant Experience | Publication Date: July 1995

Examines factors such as history, culture, and religion that encourage emigration from Mexico and discusses the acceptance of this ethnic group in America.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7-10--Following a brief survey of Mexico's past and an overview of its relations with its neighbors to the north, Catalano traces the growth of immigration of Mexicans to the U.S. from the late 1800s to the present. She touches on the problems of those who came as agricultural laborers as well as the cultural contributions and community and family characteristics of the immigrants. Short biographical sketches profile prominent Mexican-Americans in politics, the arts, letters, sports, theater, and film. The author mentions, but does not deal in detail with such problematic areas as illegal aliens, bilingual education, or immigration quotas. Informative black-and-white photographs appear throughout the text; an eight-page full-color insert is also included. In a couple of instances the words Mexicans and Mexican-Americans seem to be used interchangeably. Somewhat dry, but generally informative and useful for history and social-studies classes.

Lois McCulley, Wichita Falls High School, TX

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791033813
• ISBN-13: 978-0791033814
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,656,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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