Books in the Politics and Culture in Modern series

"The effect of the Cuban diaspora on Miami has long been observed, but how this history fits into broader trends in American history has not been properly understood. This book how a story of migration, federal largesse, and Cold War priorities shaped not only South Florida but our broader national politics"--

"Desert Dreams offers a dynamic history of Mexican Americans in Arizona who demanded education as a civil right before and after statehood. From founding territorial schools to pursuing higher education, to suing to end "Mexican school" segregation, Mexican Americans integrated themselves into the civic polity by embracing a consciousness of equality and engagement"--