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Mexican Americans and the politics of diversity querer es poder!

By:

Magana, Lisa

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Mexican American experiencePublication details: Tucson University of Arizona Press 2005Description: xxiii,113 p. 24 cmISBN:

97800816522650

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DDC classification:

324.0896872073 22 MA-M

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Table of contents

Contents:

1. Conceptualizing Mexican American politics -- 2. History of Mexican Americans in politics -- 3. Elected officials and party affiliations -- 4. Mexican American women and politics -- 5. Policies and issues affecting the Mexican American community -- 6. Implications for the future.

Review: "This book examines the various ways politics plays out in the Mexican-origin community, from grassroots action and voter turnout to elected representation, public policy creation, and the influence of lobbying organizations. Lisa Magana illustrates the essential roles that Mexican Americans play in the political process and describes significant political mobilization in recent years around such issues as environmental racism, immigration, and affirmative action." "Mexican Americans and the Politics of Diversity depicts an important political force that will continue to grow in the coming decades. This book clearly shows students the uniqueness of the community's political participation and public policy needs in a changing America."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Home library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Print	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus Main Library	General Books	324.0896872073 MA-M (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		003143

Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]-110) and index.

"This book examines the various ways politics plays out in the Mexican-origin community, from grassroots action and voter turnout to elected representation, public policy creation, and the influence of lobbying organizations. Lisa Magana illustrates the essential roles that Mexican Americans play in the political process and describes significant political mobilization in recent years around such issues as environmental racism, immigration, and affirmative action." "Mexican Americans and the Politics of Diversity depicts an important political force that will continue to grow in the coming decades. This book clearly shows students the uniqueness of the community's political participation and public policy needs in a changing America."--BOOK JACKET.

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