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Militancy among the Mexican Americans: Chicano Power.

Authors :
Steiner, Stan
Source :
New Republic; 6/20/70, Vol. 162 Issue 25, p16-18, 3p
Publication Year :
1970

Abstract

Examines the condition of the political influence of Mexican Americans in the Southwest of the U.S. Revelation of the lack of the Mexican's political participation in government despite having the second to the largest minority community;Observation of the absence of elected Chicano government officials in any U.S. city; Efforts of the federal government in 1967 and 1969 to correct the neglect of the Mexican American affairs; Formation of an independent political party "La Raza Unida" by Jose Angel Gutierrez to introduce Mexican nationalism into practical politics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
162
Issue :
25
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10508650