Toward A Chicano Social Science

Although Mexican Americans comprise the United States'' second largest minority group most studies have provided only a historical perspective on Chicano issues. In contrast Toward a Chicano Social Science presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Mexican Americans incoporating race relations theory to analyze the sociohistorical conditions of Chicanos in contemporary society. A special feature of the book is its focus on Chicanos and gender roles within Chicano life a topic often neglected in other texts. Written at the undergraduate level Blea''s text provides a thorough analysis of both theoretical and applied issues which will aid students and professors of Chicano ethnic and women''s studies sociology and social work.