From the massive nationwide rally in support of immigrant rights in May 2006 to protests against the increasingly frequent immigration raids across the country; the public debate on immigration reform has largely centered on Mexican immigrants. Yet; in the United States; we rarely hear the Mexican perspective on the issue.In “portraits that defy American stereotypes of who is a Mexican immigrant†(Booklist); former Mexican foreign minister and eminent scholar Jorge G. Castañeda describes just who makes up the newest generation of immigrants from Mexico; why they have chosen to live in the United States; where they work; and what they ultimately hope to achieve. Drawing on his wide-ranging experience; Casteñeda examines the century-long historical background behind the labor exchange between Mexico and the United States; while offering an insider’s account of the official conversations and secret negotiations between the two countries in recent years.Both authoritative and timely; Ex Mex is essential reading for all who want to make sense of the complex issue of immigration.
#430642 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-05-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.40 x 6.30l; 1.87 #File Name: 1594162530388 pagesJournal of the American Revolution Annual Volume 2016 Journal of the American Revolution Books
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Don't think just order it; you'll like itBy JTL95This book is a no brainer for anyone with even the slightest interest in the American Revolution. It has short well written articles; a variety of topics and tons of graphics. They are like popcorn; just try to read only one. Show this book to your friends or kids who think history is boring or the revolution is ancient history and watch as they page through the book and stop and read. My only comment to the publishers is - Please sir; can I have more!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Revolutionary War CrazyBy RETIRED ChefI'm into everything JAR writes and missed a couple of years worth of stories this book contains some of the best stories they had for that year; and I'm going to order the other JAR books ASAP to add to my library so that my grandchildren can enjoy learning of what these men went though to give us the great country. The articleS in the book are written by some of the best historical authors in our Era and are written to I'm form and educate us.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Something for everyone Revolutionary War-wiseBy History BoyAnyone interested in the American Revolution should have this book on their library shelf. A myriad of well-documented articles will be found by readers of this 248-page volume; an outgrowth of the online version of the "Journal of the Ameircan Revolution" magazine. Lavish illustrations abound. You don't have to read this book cover to cover. Pick it up; read an interesting essay; then go back another time to read another. You will not be disappointed. Some articles are reprinted from the online magazine; but others are new scholarship created specifically for this volume; like a logistical study of Washington's Christmas day crossing of the Delaware by William Welsch.While I'm not involved in the home schooling community; it occurred to me that this would make an excellent supplement for parents who are interested in enriching a study of the American Revolution for their children; particularly those in middle and high school.This book claims to be Volume I. I can't wait for the sequel!
