Mexican Americans and the politics of diversity querer es poder!
Magana, Lisa
Mexican Americans and the politics of diversity querer es poder! - Tucson University of Arizona Press 2005 - xxiii,113 p. 24 cm. - Mexican American experience . - Mexican American experience. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]-110) and index.
Conceptualizing Mexican American politics -- History of Mexican Americans in politics -- Elected officials and party affiliations -- Mexican American women and politics -- Policies and issues affecting the Mexican American community -- Implications for the future. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
"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.
97800816522650
9780816522651
Mexican Americans--Politics and government.
Political participation--United States.
324.0896872073 / MA-M
Mexican Americans and the politics of diversity querer es poder! - Tucson University of Arizona Press 2005 - xxiii,113 p. 24 cm. - Mexican American experience . - Mexican American experience. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]-110) and index.
Conceptualizing Mexican American politics -- History of Mexican Americans in politics -- Elected officials and party affiliations -- Mexican American women and politics -- Policies and issues affecting the Mexican American community -- Implications for the future. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
"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.
97800816522650
9780816522651
Mexican Americans--Politics and government.
Political participation--United States.
324.0896872073 / MA-M