| Albert A. Peña Jr.: Dean of Chicano Politics Contributor(s): Gutiérrez, José Angel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1611862515 ISBN-13: 9781611862515 Publisher: Michigan State University Press OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Lawyers & Judges - Political Science | Political Freedom - Law | Civil Rights |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2016040837 |
| Series: Latinos in the United States |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.15 lbs) 342 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The political and social impact that Albert A. Pe a 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 Pe a'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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gutierrez, Jose Angel: - José Angel Gutiérrezis a Professor Emeritus of Political Science, formerly at University of Texas at Arlington, where he founded the Center for Mexican American Studies. Gutiérrez is considered one of the Four Horsemen of the Chicano Movement for his work in Texas with the Mexican American Youth Organization and as founder and National Chair of the Raza Unida Party. |