ISBN: 9781477312728

Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados. Migrant Farmworkers (with Juanita Valdez Cox)Chapter 2. Racial and Ethnic Inequality Chapter 5. The Pain of Gain: South Texas Schools Then and Now (w… More...

Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados. Migrant Farmworkers (with Juanita Valdez Cox)Chapter 2. Racial and Ethnic Inequality Chapter 5. The Pain of Gain: South Texas Schools Then and Now (with Daniel P. King)Chapter 6. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados by Chad Richardson, Michael J. Pisani Now thoroughly revised and updated, this classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border reveals how the borderlands have been transformed by NAFTA, population growth and immigration crises, and increased drug violence. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico borderlands. First published in 1999, the book is now extensively revised and updated throughout to cover developments since 2000, including undocumented immigration, the drug wars, race relations, growing social inequality, and the socioeconomic gap between Latinos and the rest of American society-issues of vital and continuing national importance.An outgrowth of the Borderlife Research Project conducted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados uses the voices of several hundred Valley residents, collected by embedded student researchers and backed by the findings of sociological surveys, to describe the lives of migrant farmworkers, colonia residents, undocumented domestic servants, maquiladora workers, and Mexican street children. Likewise, it explores social, racial, and ethnic relations in South Texas among groups such as Latinos, Mexican immigrants, wealthy Mexican visitors, Anglo residents or tourists, and Asian and African American residents of South Texas. With this firsthand material and an explanatory focus that utilizes and applies social-science theoretical concepts, the book thoroughly addresses the future composition and integration of Latinos into the society and culture of the United States. Author Biography CHAD RICHARDSON is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His previous books include On the Edge of the Law: Culture, Labor, and Deviance on the South Texas Border, coauthored with Rosalva Resendiz.MICHAEL J. PISANI is a professor of international business at Central Michigan University. He coauthored The Informal and Underground Economy of the South Texas Border with Chad Richardson. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Ranking and Class Inequality Chapter 1. Migrant Farmworkers (with Juanita Valdez Cox)Chapter 2. The Colonias of South Texas (with David Arizmendi)Chapter 3. "Only a Maid": Undocumented Domestic Workers in South TexasChapter 4. Social Inequality on the Mexican Side of the BorderConclusion to Part I: Social Class on the South Texas–Northern Mexico BorderPart II. Racial and Ethnic Inequality Chapter 5. The Pain of Gain: South Texas Schools Then and Now (with Daniel P. King)Chapter 6. From Mexicanos to Mexican Americans to Americans? (with Chrystell Flota)Chapter 7. "Ahí Viene el Bolillo!": Anglos in South Texas (with Jenny Chamberlain)Chapter 8. Race and Ethnicity in South TexasConclusion to Part II: The Interaction of Race, Class, and EthnicityEpilogue: The Strength and Resilience of People of the South Texas Border (with John Sargent)Appendix A. Borderlife Survey Research Projects Utilized in This VolumeAppendix B. Students Who Contributed Ethnographic AccountsNotesBibliographyIndex Long Description A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico borderlands. First published in 1999, the book is now extensively revised and updated throughout to cover developments since 2000, including undocumented immigration, the drug wars, race relations, growing social inequality, and the socioeconomic gap between Latinos and the rest of American society--issues of vital and continuing national importance. An outgrowth of the Borderlife Research Project conducted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados uses the voices of several hundred Valley residents, collected by embedded student researchers and backed by the findings of sociological surveys, to describe the lives of migrant farmworkers, colonia residents, undocumented domestic servants, maquiladora workers, and Mexican street children. Likewise, it explores social, racial, and ethnic relations in South Texas among groups such as Latinos, Mexican immigrants, wealthy Mexican visitors, Anglo residents or tourists, and Asian and African American residents of South Texas. With this firsthand material and an explanatory focus that utilizes and applies social-science theoretical concepts, the book thoroughly addresses the future composition and integration of Latinos into the society and culture of the United States. Details ISBN1477312722 Author Michael J. Pisani Year 2017 ISBN-10 1477312722 ISBN-13 9781477312728 Format Hardcover Pages 432 Imprint University of Texas Press Subtitle Class and Culture on the South Texas Border Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780292770904 DEWEY 306.09764 Language English Edition 2nd AU Release Date 2017-07-18 NZ Release Date 2017-07-18 US Release Date 2017-07-18 Publication Date 2017-07-18 UK Release Date 2017-07-18 Publisher University of Texas Press Alternative 9781477312698 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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2000, ISBN: 9781477312728

A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico… More...

A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico borderlands. First published in 1999, the book is now extensively revised and updated throughout to cover developments since 2000, including undocumented immigration, the drug wars, race relations, growing social inequality, and the socioeconomic gap between Latinos and the rest of American society--issues of vital and continuing national importance.An outgrowth of the Borderlife Research Project conducted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados uses the voices of several hundred Valley residents, collected by embedded student researchers and backed by the findings of sociological surveys, to describe the lives of migrant farmworkers, colonia residents, undocumented domestic servants, maquiladora workers, and Mexican street children. Likewise, it explores social, racial, and ethnic relations in South Texas among groups such as Latinos, Mexican immigrants, wealthy Mexican visitors, Anglo residents or tourists, and Asian and African American residents of South Texas. With this firsthand material and an explanatory focus that utilizes and applies social-science theoretical concepts, the book thoroughly addresses the future composition and integration of Latinos into the society and culture of the United States. Trade Books>Hardcover>Social Sciences>Cultural Studies>Cultural Studies, University of Texas Press Core >2<

2014, ISBN: 9781477312728

A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico… More...

A classic account of life on the Texas-Mexico border, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados offers the fullest portrait currently available of the people of the South Texas/Northern Mexico borderlands. First published in 1999, the book is now extensively revised and updated throughout to cover developments since 2000, including undocumented immigration, the drug wars, race relations, growing social inequality, and the socioeconomic gap between Latinos and the rest of American society—issues of vital and continuing national importance.An outgrowth of the Borderlife Research Project conducted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados uses the voices of several hundred Valley residents, collected by embedded student researchers and backed by the findings of sociological surveys, to describe the lives of migrant farmworkers, colonia residents, undocumented domestic servants, maquiladora workers, and Mexican street children. Likewise, it explores social, racial, and ethnic relations in South Texas among groups such as Latinos, Mexican immigrants, wealthy Mexican visitors, Anglo residents or tourists, and Asian and African American residents of South Texas. With this firsthand material and an explanatory focus that utilizes and applies social-science theoretical concepts, the book thoroughly addresses the future composition and integration of Latinos into the society and culture of the United States. Books > Social Science > Race & Ethnicity List_Books<

2017, ISBN: 9781477312728

Class and Culture on the South Texas Border, Buch, Hardcover, Revised Edition, [PU: University of Texas Press], [ED: 2], University of Texas Press, 2017

2017, ISBN: 9781477312728

Class and Culture on the South Texas Border, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: University of Texas Press], University of Texas Press, 2017