About the book
Finalist, 2020 C. Wright Mills Award, given by the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Honorable Mention, 2021 Asian America Section Book Award, given by the American Sociological Association
An inspiring look inside immigrant youth’s political activism in perilous times
Undocumented immigrants in the United States who engage in social activism do so at great risk: the threat of deportation. In Organizing While Undocumented, Kevin Escudero shows why and how—despite this risk—many of them bravely continue to fight on the front lines for their rights.
Drawing on more than five years of research, including interviews with undocumented youth organizers, Escudero focuses on the movement’s epicenters—San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City—to explain the impressive political success of the undocumented immigrant community. He shows how their identities as undocumented immigrants, but also as queer individuals, people of color, and women, connect their efforts to broader social justice struggles today.
A timely, worthwhile read, Organizing While Undocumented gives us a look at inspiring triumphs, as well as the inevitable perils, of political activism in precarious times.
Editions of Organizing While Undocumented
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781479803194
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781479834150
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Finalist, 2020 C. Wright Mills Award, given by the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Honorable Mention, 2021 Asian America Section Book Award, given by the American Sociological Association
An inspiring look inside immigrant youth’s political activism in perilous times
Undocumented immigrants in the United States who engage in social activism do so at great risk: the threat of deportation. In Organizing While Undocumented, Kevin Escudero shows why and how—despite this risk—many of them bravely continue to fight on the front lines for their rights.
Drawing on more than five years of research, including interviews with undocumented youth organizers, Escudero focuses on the movement’s epicenters—San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City—to explain the impressive political success of the undocumented immigrant community. He shows how their identities as undocumented immigrants, but also as queer individuals, people of color, and women, connect their efforts to broader social justice struggles today.
A timely, worthwhile read, Organizing While Undocumented gives us a look at inspiring triumphs, as well as the inevitable perils, of political activism in precarious times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Organizing While Undocumented about?
Finalist, 2020 C. Wright Mills Award, given by the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Honorable Mention, 2021 Asian America Section Book Award, given by the American Sociological Association
An inspiring look inside immigrant youth’s political activism in perilous times
Undocumented immigrants in the United States who engage in social activism do so at great risk: the threat of deportation. In Organizing While Undocumented, Kevin Escudero shows why and how—despite this risk—many of them bravely continue to fight on the front lines for their rights.
Drawing on more than five years of research, including interviews with undocumented youth organizers, Escudero focuses on the movement’s epicenters—San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City—to explain the impressive political success of the undocumented immigrant community. He shows how their identities as undocumented immigrants, but also as queer individuals, people of color, and women, connect their efforts to broader social justice struggles today.
A timely, worthwhile read, Organizing While Undocumented gives us a look at inspiring triumphs, as well as the inevitable perils, of political activism in precarious times.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Organizing While Undocumented?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Migration, immigration and emigration
Where can I read a sample of Organizing While Undocumented?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781479803194
How long is Organizing While Undocumented and how many pages does it have?
Organizing While Undocumented has 208 page(s)
Is Organizing While Undocumented part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Latina/o Sociology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Organizing While Undocumented?
Kevin Escudero
Who is the Publisher of the book Organizing While Undocumented?
NYU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Organizing While Undocumented is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781479803194) and paperback(ISBN 9781479834150)
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