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Mexican Illegal Aliens: A Mexican American Perspective

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This book is nothing that it promises to be and it is difficult to read due to its poor grammar. I wonder if the editor even passed his eyes over the text; if so, Dr. Canul should get his money back. I wish that I could! The book description states that it would be a fine addition to related college courses; if you take a course that uses this book--immediately drop the course and speak to the Dean of that professor's department to have the professor's qualifications and judgement examined.

In short, this is the type of book that you get when a psychologist writes about socio-political issues. Save your money. There are better books out there that have accurate points to make. I would go on but I have wasted enough time on this book.

This is a great example of the melding of personal account and history. Dr. Canul has demonstrated the historical implications of immigration specific to Mexican people via his personal recollections and the stories of many. Mexican Illegals addresses the quagmire of immigration policy that the US has developed to serve the interests of the American people and the American economy, yet points out the cruelty and deprivation that has been the end result to many, both Merxican and American. This is a text that would be perfect for a college level course, as few institutions of higher learning address anything about the history of immigration in this country, other than the pilgims and the Mayflower.The focus on current immigration policy and possible real solutions brings the topic into focus and allows the reader to clearly understand how illegal immigration is both a boon and a bane to the United States of America.