Title: The Chicano political experience : three perspectives /
Authors: Garcia, F. Chris.; De la Garza, Rodolfo O.; De la Garza, Rodolfo O.,
Publisher: Duxbury Press
Year: 1977
Subjects: Mexican Americans Politics and government
Contents: 1. Models of the political process: Implications for Chicano politics -- 2. Chicano identity: "Cara vemos, corazón no sabemos" -- 3. Chicano political culture: "La burra no era arrisca, los palos la hicieron" -- The Chicano movement: "Dime con quien andas y te diere (sic) quien eres." -- 5. Social and political resources of the Chicano community: "Cuando no hay pan, buenas son las 'cemitas.'" -- 6. Chicano community organizations and interest groups: "El que no mira adelante, atras se queda." -- 7. Chicanos and the electoral process: "Dar y quitar, pecado mortal." -- 8. Chicanos and the politics of coalitions and political parties: "Comida hecha, compania (sic) desecha." -- 9. Chicano politcal leadership: "El que a dos amos sirve, con uno queda mal." -- 10. Political change strategies: "Con deseos no se hacen templos." --11. Analysis, conclusions, and prospects.