White But Not Equal: Mexican Americans, Jury Discrimination, and the Supreme Court (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780816527519)

Ignacio Garc?'s White But Not Equal explores this historic but mostly forgotten case, which became the first to recognize discrimination against Mexican Americans. Led by three dedicated Mexican American lawyers, the case argued for recognition of Mexican Americans under the 14th Amendment as a "class apart." Despite a distinct history and culture, Mexican Americans were considered white by law during this period, yet in reality they were subjected to prejudice and discrimination. This was reflected in Hern疣dez's trial, in which none of the selected jurors were Mexican American. The concept of Latino identity began to shift as the demand for inclusion in the political and judicial system began.

Author: Ignacio M. Garcia
ISBN-10: 0816527512
ISBN-13: 9780816527519
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Behalf of U of Arizona Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2008
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.02w x 0.64d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 03/06/2009 pg. 18
Choice 09/01/2009
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 184