The Mexican Immigrant: His Life Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258271312)

The Mexican Immigrant: His Life Story is a book written by Manuel Gamio that provides a detailed account of the experiences and struggles of Mexican immigrants in the United States. The book is divided into three parts, each exploring different aspects of the Mexican immigrant experience. In the first part, Gamio examines the reasons why Mexicans leave their home country and migrate to the United States. He discusses the economic and political factors that drive migration, as well as the cultural and social factors that influence the decision to leave one's home and family behind.In the second part, Gamio focuses on the challenges that Mexican immigrants face when they arrive in the United States. He discusses the difficulties of finding work, learning a new language, and adapting to a new culture. He also explores the discrimination and prejudice that Mexican immigrants often face, and the impact that this has on their lives and their sense of identity.In the third part, Gamio looks at the ways in which Mexican immigrants have adapted to life in the United States. He discusses the ways in which they have created their own communities and maintained their cultural traditions, while also assimilating into American society. He also examines the contributions that Mexican immigrants have made to American culture and society.Overall, The Mexican Immigrant: His Life Story provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States. It offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities that these immigrants face, and sheds light on the complex issues surrounding immigration and identity in America.Autobiographic Documents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Manuel Gamio
ISBN-10: 1258271311
ISBN-13: 9781258271312
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2012
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d