Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: José Angel Gutiérrez
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Imprint: Michigan State University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.522kg
ISBN: 9781611862515
ISBN 10: 1611862515
Pages: 342
Publication Date: 01 July 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
In a time when Mexican Americans are facing renewed challenges in America, Jose Angel Gutierrez brings us a reminder of the difficult road that they have already traveled. Gutierrez's biography of Albert A. Pena Jr. not only offers a valuable history of the Chicano Movement but also reveals the personal story of one its central leaders. Engaging and thoughtful, the book provides an important addition to the literatures on Latino politics and the fight for civil rights in America in the latter half of the twentieth century. --Rogelio Saenz, Dean of the College of Public Policy and Mark G. Yudof Endowed Chair, University of Texas at San Antonio
In a time when Mexican Americans are facing renewed challenges in America, Jose Angel Gutierrez brings us a reminder of the difficult road that they have already traveled. Gutierrez's biography of Albert A. Pena Jr. not only offers a valuable history of the Chicano Movement but also reveals the personal story of one its central leaders. Engaging and thoughtful, the book provides an important addition to the literatures on Latino politics and the fight for civil rights in America in the latter half of the twentieth century. --Rogelio Saenz, Dean of the College of Public Policy and Mark G. Yudof Endowed Chair, University of Texas at San Antonio
Author Information
José Angel Gutiérrez is a Professor Emeritus at University of Texas at Arlington, where he founded the Center for Mexican American Studies. He is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, the most recent being The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education, which he coauthored with his wife Natalia Verjat Gutiérrez.
