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#779024 in Books Vallejo Jody 2013-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .70 #File Name: 0804788669251 pagesBarrios to Burbs The Making of the Mexican American Middle Class
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great source of informationBy AlbertoIt is a great book from the scientific point of view. Remarkable study on the predominant majority within the latino minority. Not easy to read for a person unfamiliar with sociology studies. I believe this study reflects more the interaction between Mexican Americans specifically in the context of Orange County than in Los Angeles County. Predominantly White communities in west Los Angeles are more tolerant in viewing middle class latinos. Their approach is not as prejudiced as the racist views that are described in the book of whites in Orange County. I will recommend this book to any person that is interested in interacting with the Mexican American community. Specially if that interaction is with the purpose of doing business with that segment of the population. I rated this book based on its practicality in the real world. I understand that this book is more a scientific report. Nevertheless; after such a great study; there are so few practical recommendations. The ones given are very general. It is a good step in the right direction to understand better the social mobility of such important community.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Go buy it!By Katherine McCutchanExcellent book from a Maltese sociologist! After reading so many depressing; but realistic books; about Mexican Americans; this book felt so refreshing and full of hope. Agius Vallejo argues that it is possible for Mexican Americans to become middle class; go figure! There is so much information in the book. My favorite chapter is the one on giving back. She explains middle class Mexican Americans who grew up low income feel the obligation to help their kin both with money and providing services (such as translation). However; those middle class Mexican Americans who grew up middle class don't feel any obligation to help their families financially. Go buy the book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great Read!By WaltalkWell written informative and accurate as advertised. Obviously significant research with the right mix of quantitative data as well as qualitative analysis. I'm not an academic; so wasn't looking for a text book. Found exactly what I was looking for in terms of relevant data.If you are involved in the hispanic/latino marketplace; this is a must read for relevant current data and trends. I'll use it!
