Book

The Mexican-American people: the Nation's second largest minority

Free PressNew York • Published In 1970 • Pages:

By: Grebler, Leo, Moore, Joan W., Guzman, Ralph C., Berlant, Jeffrey Lionel.

Abstract
This book is the result of a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of Mexican-Americans in the five southwestern states. Intensive surveys were conducted in San Antonio, Texas and Los Angeles, California. The study also involved extensive analysis of census data. Information is presented on history, socioeconomic conditions, the individual in the social system, the role of churches, and political behavior. In many of the tables, the data are arranged in terms of 'colonies' and 'frontiers.' These terms refer to the ethnic composition of neighborhoods and indicate varying levels of acculturation. 'Frontiers' are areas where less than 15% of the households are Mexican-American, and 'colonies' are areas with more than 43.8% Mexican-Americans (p. 305).
Subjects
History
Poverty
Occupational specialization
Labor supply and employment
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural participation
Urban and rural life
Internal migration
External migration
Information sources listed in other works
Classes
Community structure
Legal and judicial personnel
Tests and schedules administered in the field
Ethos
Education system
Household
Family relationships
Housing
Income and demand
Cultural identity and pride
Congregations
Religious denominations
Missions
Private welfare agencies
Social work
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Economist
Sociologist
Political Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1986
Field Date
1964-1968
Coverage Date
mid nineteenth century - 1960s
Coverage Place
southwestern United States
Notes
[by] Leo Grebler, Joan W. Moore [and] Ralph C. Guzman. With Jeffrey L. Berlant [and others]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 677-742)
LCCN
73081931
LCSH
Mexican Americans