Book

Mexican Americans

Prentice-HallEnglewood, Cliffs, N.J. • Published In 1970 • Pages:

By: Moore, Joan W., Cuéllar, Alfredo B..

Abstract
This is a general introduction to Mexican Americans of the United States. The subjects discussed are the status of Mexican Americans in Ameican life, history, sources of diversity, Mexican Americans' experiences with American institutions, families and communities, language and culture, and political behavior.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Ethos
Cultural identity and pride
History
Education system
Standard of living
External migration
Legal and judicial personnel
Settlement patterns
Urban and rural life
Kin relationships
Linguistic identification
Political movements
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Social Scientist
Ethnologist
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1986
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
nineteenth century - 1960s
Coverage Place
western and southwestern United States
Notes
[by] Joan W. Moore with Alfredo Cuéllar
Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-164)
LCCN
77113844
LCSH
Mexican Americans