Steel Barrio: The Great Mexican Migration to South Chicago, 1915-1940

by Michael Innis-Jimenez

Book Overview

Since the early twentieth century, thousands of Mexican Americans have lived, worked, and formed communities in Chicago's steel mill neighborhoods. Drawing on individual stories and oral histories, Michael Innis-Jim nez tells the story of a vibrant, active community that continues to play a central role in American politics and society.

Examining how the fortunes of Mexicans in South Chicago were linked to the environment they helped...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814724655
• ISBN13: 9780814724651
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"