Albert A. Peña Jr.: Dean of Chicano Politics

Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-61186-251-5
Verlag: MICHIGAN STATE UNIV PR

Buch, Englisch, 322 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 522 g

Reihe: Latinos in the United States

The political and social impact that Albert A. Peña Jr. had on the lives of Mexican Americans, and later Chicanos, is by all counts immeasurable. However, in part because Chicano biography has traditionally been a neglected research area among academics generally and Chicano Studies scholars specifically, his life’s work has not featured prominently in any biographical work to date, making this volume the first of its kind.

It provides a richly detailed documentation of Peña’s life and career, from blue collar worker to judge and essay writer, spanning nearly ninety years. Readers will find that at the heart of his story is a focus on grassroots organizing and politics, sharing leadership, and a commitment to social justice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gutierrez, Jose Angel

Über Autor(innen)

JosÉ Angel GutiÉrrezis a Professor Emeritus of Political Science, formerly at University of Texas at Arlington, where he founded the Center for Mexican American Studies. GutiÉrrez is considered one of the Four Horsemen of the Chicano Movement for his work in Texas with the Mexican American Youth Organization and as founder and National Chair of the Raza Unida Party.