Mexicans in California: Transformations and Challenges

Numbering over a third of California's population and thirteen percent of the U.S. population, people of Mexican ancestry represent a hugely complex group with a long history in the country. Contributors explore a broad range of issues regarding California's ethnic Mexican population, including their concentration among the working poor and as day laborers; their participation in various sectors of the educational system; social problems such as domestic violence; their contributions to the arts, especially music; media stereotyping; and political alliances and alignments.

Contributors are Brenda D. Arellano, Leo R. Chavez, Yvette G. Flores, Ram n A. Guti rrez, A da Hurtado, Olga N jera-Ram rez, Chon A. Noriega, Manuel Pastor Jr., Armida Ornelas, Russell W. Rumberger, Daniel Sol rzano, Enriqueta Valdez Curiel, and Abel Valenzuela Jr.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252076079
• ISBN13: 9780252076077
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"