Race and Class in the Southwest: A Theory of Racial Inequality - Softcover

Barrera, Mario

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0268016003 ISBN 13: 9780268016005

Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press, 1979

Synopsis

Focusing on the economic foundations of inequality as they have affected Chicanos in the Southwest from the Mexican-American War to the present, Mario Barrera develops his theory as a synthesis of class and colonial analyses.

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Review

Thoroughly researched, well-written and persuasively argued, this book is a must for those who would fully understand the complex position of the Chicano in U.S. society. "Choice""

Barrera has attempted the important task of developing a theory of racial inequality relevant beyond its particular application to the Chicano experience. Any serious student of race relations and stratification in the U.S. will have to contend with his analysis. "Contemporary Sociology""

An important contribution to the field. Barrera has successfully harnessed historical analysis, social criticism, and an aggressive empiricism to an analysis of a major moral, political, and public policy issue. "Journal of Economic History" "

"Thoroughly researched, well-written and persuasively argued, this book is a must for those who would fully understand the complex position of the Chicano in U.S. society." --Choice

"Barrera has attempted the important task of developing a theory of racial inequality relevant beyond its particular application to the Chicano experience. Any serious student of race relations and stratification in the U.S. will have to contend with his analysis." --Contemporary Sociology

"An important contribution to the field. Barrera has successfully harnessed historical analysis, social criticism, and an aggressive empiricism to an analysis of a major moral, political, and public policy issue." --Journal of Economic History

-Thoroughly researched, well-written and persuasively argued, this book is a must for those who would fully understand the complex position of the Chicano in U.S. society.- --Choice

-Barrera has attempted the important task of developing a theory of racial inequality relevant beyond its particular application to the Chicano experience. Any serious student of race relations and stratification in the U.S. will have to contend with his analysis.- --Contemporary Sociology

-An important contribution to the field. Barrera has successfully harnessed historical analysis, social criticism, and an aggressive empiricism to an analysis of a major moral, political, and public policy issue.- --Journal of Economic History

About the Author

MARIO BARRERA is professor emeritus of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Beyond Aztlan, which is also published by the University of Notre Dame Press, and co-producer of the documentary film Chicano Park.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0268016003
• ISBN 13: 9780268016005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 261