Zoot Suit Riots

by Roger A Bruns and Roger A. Bruns

Book Overview

The Zoot Suit Riots in 1943 and the infamous Sleepy Lagoon murder trial of the preceding year represent a turning point in the cultural identity and historical experience of Mexican Americans in the United States. This engaging study of these regrettable events provides context for understanding the continuing battles in the 21st century over immigration policy and race relations.

Although the "zoot suit" had earlier been a black...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031339878X
• ISBN13: 9780313398780
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"