The Cristal Experiment: A Chicano Struggle for Community Control

Type

Book

Authors

Navarro ( Armando Navarro )

ISBN 10

0299158241

ISBN 13

9780299158248

Tags

State & Local, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ethnic Studies, Hispanic American Studies, Minority Studies, Political Science, Elections, Civil Rights & Liberties

Description

The Mexicano population of Crystal City, Texas (Cristal in Spanish) staged two electoral revolts in the 1960s and 1970s, winning control of the city council and school board. This text examines the rise of the Chicano political movement in Cristal and the broader politics of community control. - from Amzon

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