Meier, Matt S. and Feliciano Rivera. Dictionary of Mexican American History . An alphabetical listing of both brief and long entries describing the Mexican-American experience from the days of the opening and development of New Spain through 1980. Numerous cross references, and an index make finding specific terms, events or people relatively easy. Contains charts, statistical tables, lists of Mexican-American journals and much more.
Many entries contain citations to further reading.
Gale, 1973- . Writers treated are those who are either now living or who have died since January 1, 1960. In addition, consideration is given to writers of current interest and authors of mystery and science fiction writing. Full citations to the source follow the excerpts. Arrangement of each volume is alphabetical by author's surname.