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- Albert A. Peña Jr.: Dean of Chicano Politics
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: Michigan State University Press
- Series: Latinos in the United States
summary
The political and social impact that Albert A. Peña Jr. had on the lives of Mexican Americans, and later Chicanos, is by all counts immeasurable. However, in part because Chicano biography has traditionally been a neglected research area among academics generally and Chicano Studies scholars specifically, his life’s work has not featured prominently in any biographical work to date, making this volume the first of its kind. It provides a richly detailed documentation of Peña’s life and career, from blue collar worker to judge and essay writer, spanning nearly ninety years. Readers will find that at the heart of his story is a focus on grassroots organizing and politics, sharing leadership, and a commitment to social justice.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. xix-xxvi
- Part 1. Family and Formation
- Chapter 2. Peña, the Sailor Man
- pp. 15-24
- Chapter 3. Peña Jr., the Lawyer
- pp. 25-30
- Part 2. The Making of a Political Leader
- Part 3. Chicano Nation-Building
- Chapter 8. Viva Kennedy Clubs
- pp. 99-116
- Chapter 11. MALDEF: Peña’s or Tijerina’s?
- pp. 165-178
- Chapter 12. Loss of Power
- pp. 179-186
- Chapter 13. Politics of the Palace
- pp. 187-202
- Part 4. Second Career
- Chapter 14. All Rise! Judge Peña Presiding
- pp. 205-214
- Chapter 15. The End of Public Life
- pp. 215-228
- Part 5. The Final Years
- Chapter 17. Second Retirement
- pp. 237-246
- Appendix 1. In Memoriam
- pp. 247-248
- Appendix 2. Note on County Government
- pp. 249-260
- Bibliography
- pp. 289-298
Additional Information
ISBN
9781609175337
Related ISBN(s)
9781611862515, 9781628953022, 9781628963021
MARC Record
OCLC
984618869
Pages
322
Launched on MUSE
2017-04-30
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2017