Comparative Mexican American Studies Research Starter

This three-volume encyclopedia describes and explains the variety and commonalities in Latina/o culture, providing comprehensive coverage of a variety of Latina/o cultural forms--popular culture, folk culture, rites of passages, and many other forms of shared expression. * Serves as an ideal resource for research that succinctly overviews myriad topics relating to Latina/o cultural traditions that general readers and high school students will find accessible and easy to use * Places Latina/o traditions within a historical context to deepen comprehension of Latina/o culture * Provides an exploration of identity, terms, and labels as well as sidebars, "spotlight" biographies, primary documents, and suggestions for additional information

This title takes a calendrical approach to illuminating the history of Latinos and life in the United States and adds more value than a simple "this day in history" through primary source excerpts and resources for further research. * Hundreds of chronologically arranged entries featuring events and information about Latino/a history in the United States * An introduction that overviews the importance of Latino history in a day-by-day approach * A preface that explains the scope, methodology, and rationale for coverage * Primary-source excerpts for some events and two vetted books and websites for all events

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