This short, comprehensive collection of primary documents provides an indispensable introduction to Mexican American history and culture. <ul><li>Includes over 90 carefully chosen selections, with a succinct introduction and comprehensive headnotes that identify the major issues raised by the documents<li>Emphasizes key themes in US history, from immigration and geographical expansion to urbanization, industrialization, and civil rights struggles<li>Includes a 'visual history' chapter of images that supplement the documents, as well as an extensive bibliography</ul><p>