As the heyday of the Chicano Movement of the late 1960s to early 70s fades further into history and as more and more of its important figures pass on; so too does knowledge of its significance. Thus; Chicano Movement For Beginners is an important attempt to stave off historical amnesia. It seeks to shed light on the multifaceted civil rights struggle known as “El Movimiento†that galvanized the Mexican American community; from laborers to student activists; giving them not only a political voice to combat prejudice and inequality; but also a new sense of cultural awareness and ethnic pride.Beyond commemorating the past; Chicano Movement For Beginners seeks to reaffirm the goals and spirit of the Chicano Movement for the simple reason that many of the critical issues Mexican American activists first brought to the nation’s attention then―educational disadvantage; endemic poverty; political exclusion; and social bias―remain as pervasive as ever almost half a century later.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent History of a Courageous and Colorful Confederate UnitBy W. RomeThis book is a very entertaining; enjoyable and informative read. It is written based upon very thorough research by the author. It is devoid of the revisionist view of history which accompanies many; if not most; modern books on the era of the War for Southern Independence. The author makes no value judgments and presents the facts in a very entertaining fashion. His use of the letters; journals and memoirs of the participants serves to underscore the factuality of the events. I particularly enjoyed the narrative based upon Eugene Levy’s journal. It is rare to find a journal written by a Jewish Confederate and it is a very big loss indeed that most of Levy’s journal was destroyed during the fall of Richmond. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in a vivid and entertaining account of this colorful artillery unit. The book is an adventure of their trials; tribulations; tragedies; and celebrations.
