Author: Library of Congress
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ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1816
Book Description
Mexican-Origin People in the United States
Author: Oscar J. Martínez
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816511792
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The history of the United States in the twentieth century is inextricably entwined with that of people of Mexican origin. The twenty million Mexicans and Mexican Americans living in the U.S. today are predominantly a product of post-1900 growth, and their numbers give them an increasingly meaningful voice in the political process. Oscar J. Martínez here recounts the struggle of a people who have scraped and grappled to make a place for themselves in the American mainstream. Focusing on social, economic, and political change during the twentieth century—particularly in the American West—Martínez provides a survey of long-term trends among Mexican Americans and shows that many of the difficult conditions they have experienced have changed decidedly for the better. Organized thematically, the book addresses population dynamics, immigration, interaction with the mainstream, assimilation into the labor force, and growth of the Mexican American middle class. Martínez then examines the various forms by which people of Mexican descent have expressed themselves politically: becoming involved in community organizations, participating as voters, and standing for elective office. Finally he summarizes salient historical points and offers reflections on issues of future significance. Where appropriate, he considers the unique circumstances that distinguish the experiences of Mexican Americans from those of other ethnic groups. By the year 2000, significant numbers of people of Mexican origin had penetrated the middle class and had achieved unprecedented levels of power and influence in American society; at the same time, many problems remain unsolved, and the masses face new challenges created by the increasingly globalized U.S. economy. This concise overview of Mexican-origin people puts these successes and challenges in perspective and defines their contribution to the shaping of modern America.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816511792
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The history of the United States in the twentieth century is inextricably entwined with that of people of Mexican origin. The twenty million Mexicans and Mexican Americans living in the U.S. today are predominantly a product of post-1900 growth, and their numbers give them an increasingly meaningful voice in the political process. Oscar J. Martínez here recounts the struggle of a people who have scraped and grappled to make a place for themselves in the American mainstream. Focusing on social, economic, and political change during the twentieth century—particularly in the American West—Martínez provides a survey of long-term trends among Mexican Americans and shows that many of the difficult conditions they have experienced have changed decidedly for the better. Organized thematically, the book addresses population dynamics, immigration, interaction with the mainstream, assimilation into the labor force, and growth of the Mexican American middle class. Martínez then examines the various forms by which people of Mexican descent have expressed themselves politically: becoming involved in community organizations, participating as voters, and standing for elective office. Finally he summarizes salient historical points and offers reflections on issues of future significance. Where appropriate, he considers the unique circumstances that distinguish the experiences of Mexican Americans from those of other ethnic groups. By the year 2000, significant numbers of people of Mexican origin had penetrated the middle class and had achieved unprecedented levels of power and influence in American society; at the same time, many problems remain unsolved, and the masses face new challenges created by the increasingly globalized U.S. economy. This concise overview of Mexican-origin people puts these successes and challenges in perspective and defines their contribution to the shaping of modern America.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1816
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1816
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Policy and Standards Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Form headings
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Form headings
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Teaching of History in Junior and Senior High Schools
Author: Rolla Milton Tryon
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Survey of Income and Program Participation Users' Guide
Author:
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Category : Household surveys
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Household surveys
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) 1985 Panel
Author:
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Category : Household surveys
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Household surveys
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Austin's Topical History of Christianity
Author: Bill R. Austin
Publisher:
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Historical and Statistical Information Respecting the History, Condition and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States
Author: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Publisher:
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
The Teaching of History
Author: Paul Klapper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
"The Teaching of History" seeks to describe a system of teaching within the social environment that will contribute significantly toward the development of civic-mindedness in young people. The development of civic intelligence, that may prompt socialized behavior, is consistently employed as the standard to determine the contents of the book, the character of the discussions, and the color of the conclusions. This text presents a detailed study of the important problems that arise in teaching history, civics, and current social events in the elementary grades and junior high.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civics
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
"The Teaching of History" seeks to describe a system of teaching within the social environment that will contribute significantly toward the development of civic-mindedness in young people. The development of civic intelligence, that may prompt socialized behavior, is consistently employed as the standard to determine the contents of the book, the character of the discussions, and the color of the conclusions. This text presents a detailed study of the important problems that arise in teaching history, civics, and current social events in the elementary grades and junior high.