About the book
At the beginning of World War II, the United States and Mexico launched the bracero program, a series of labor agreements that brought Mexican men to work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields. In Braceros, Deborah Cohen asks why these migrants provoked so much concern and anxiety in the United States and what the Mexican government expected to gain in participating in the program. Cohen creatively links the often-unconnected themes of exploitation, development, the rise of consumer cultures, and gendered class and race formation to show why those with connections beyond the nation have historically provoked suspicion, anxiety, and retaliatory political policies.
Editions of Braceros
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807833599
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469609744
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807899670
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469603391
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890882677
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893133042
Read an Excerpt
At the beginning of World War II, the United States and Mexico launched the bracero program, a series of labor agreements that brought Mexican men to work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields. In Braceros, Deborah Cohen asks why these migrants provoked so much concern and anxiety in the United States and what the Mexican government expected to gain in participating in the program. Cohen creatively links the often-unconnected themes of exploitation, development, the rise of consumer cultures, and gendered class and race formation to show why those with connections beyond the nation have historically provoked suspicion, anxiety, and retaliatory political policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braceros about?
At the beginning of World War II, the United States and Mexico launched the bracero program, a series of labor agreements that brought Mexican men to work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields. In Braceros, Deborah Cohen asks why these migrants provoked so much concern and anxiety in the United States and what the Mexican government expected to gain in participating in the program. Cohen creatively links the often-unconnected themes of exploitation, development, the rise of consumer cultures, and gendered class and race formation to show why those with connections beyond the nation have historically provoked suspicion, anxiety, and retaliatory political policies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Braceros?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Industrial relations, occupational health and safety > Industrial arbitration and negotiation
Where can I read a sample of Braceros?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807833599
How long is Braceros and how many pages does it have?
Braceros has 360 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Braceros?
Deborah Cohen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Braceros is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807833599) and paperback(ISBN 9781469609744) and ebook(ISBN 9780807899670) and ebook(ISBN 9781469603391) and ebook(ISBN 9798890882677) and ebook(ISBN 9798893133042)
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