About the Author

Julian Samora (1920–1996) was professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Samora was the author of numerous books including La Raza and Los Mojados, both published by the University of Notre Dame Press.

Patricia Vandel Simon holds a Master of Arts degree from Standford University in Hispanic American and Lusa-Brazilian Studies. She is the researcher/director for a film series on Chicano history for the Multi-Media Productions, Inc., and a frequent contributor to Hispanic American Report.

Reviews

“The Mexican-Americans, products of cultural amalgamation over the centuries, have made substantial contributions to the historical and social make-up of the United States, and this work is an objective examination of this role and their ongoing quest for social justice and interaction with North America.” —British Bulletin of Publications