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Undocumented Lives: The Untold Story of Mexican Migration,Used
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Frederick Jackson Turner Award FinalistWinner of the David Montgomery AwardWinner of the Theodore Saloutos Book AwardWinner of the Betty and Alfred McClung Lee Book AwardWinner of the Frances Richardson KellerSierra PrizeWinner of the Am?rico Paredes Book Award?A deeply humane book.?Mae Ngai, author of Impossible Subjects?Necessary and timely?A valuable text to consider alongside the current fight for DACA, the border concentration camps, and the unending rhetoric dehumanizing Mexican migrants.?PopMatters?A deep dive into the history of Mexican migration to and from the United States.?PRI?s The WorldIn the 1970s, the Mexican government decided to tackle rural unemployment by supporting the migration of ablebodied men. Millions of Mexican men crossed into the United States to find work. They took lowlevel positions that few Americans wanted and sent money back to communities that depended on their support. They periodically returned to Mexico, living their lives in both countries. After 1986, however, US authorities disrupted this backandforth movement by strengthening border controls. Many Mexican men chose to remain in the United States permanently for fear of not being able to come back north if they returned to Mexico. For them, the United States became a jaula de oroa cage of gold. Undocumented Lives tells the story of Mexican migrants who were compelled to bring their families across the border and raise a generation of undocumented children.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has three hundred thirty-six pages. It provides a comprehensive look at the history of Mexican migration.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, one inch in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ana Raquel Minian. She explores the complexities of Mexican migration to the United States.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: The book has won several awards, including the Frederick Jackson Turner Award and the David Montgomery Award.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use. It is a finalist for multiple awards and offers scholarly insights into migration.
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- Q: What is the primary theme of this book? A: The primary theme is the history and human impact of Mexican migration. It addresses the challenges faced by migrants.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young readers? A: No, this book is not specifically targeted at young readers. It contains mature themes related to migration and social issues.
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- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the non-fiction genre, specifically focusing on history and sociology of migration.
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