Garcia explores the relationship of class, race, and labor in El Paso, documenting the evolution of work, housing, education, politics, and culture in the Mexican community.
Desert Immigrants makes a significant contribution not only to Chicano and Mexican history, but to the history of immigration and labor and urban studies as well.
About the AuthorMario T. Garcia is professor of history and Chicano studies at the University of California in Santa Barbara.
Book InformationISBN 9780300028836
Author Mario T. GarciaFormat Paperback
Page Count 318
Imprint Yale University PressPublisher Yale University Press
Weight(grams) 499g