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César Chàvez
Labor leader, social justice advocate, Chicano leader, and humanitarian are only some of the multifaceted renderings of César Chávez. Ilan Stavans has compiled essays and first-person narratives that capture the multiple dimensions of this storied figure. To that end, Stavans's collection of timely articles separates fact from fiction, or as he puts it the \"objective is the opposite of hagiography.\" Broken into two sections, César Chávez explores a variety of topics central to understanding the actual person instead of a shadowy apparition. The first part, \"Considerations\" offers critical assessments of Chávez's life that utilize different approaches to understanding his life, including cultural studies critiques, historical narrative that provide invaluable context, and even eulogies following his untimely death. The second section, \"Voices\" includes personal reflections on Chávez's life that explore his religiosity, his role as an \"everyman, \" and the decline of the United Farm Workers union. The title is certain to assist readers in better comprehending this groundbreaking labor leader.
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Câesar Châavez : fighting for migrant farmworkers
Câesar Châavez is best known for uniting Mexican American farmworkers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Châavez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Châavez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Châavez story recounts his difficult early life and how he inspired countless people to advocate for farmworker justice. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.
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CŽsar Chˆvez
Labor leader, social justice advocate, Chicano leader, and humanitarian are only some of the multifaceted renderings of CŽsar Ch‡vez. Ilan Stavans has compiled essays and first-person narratives that capture the multiple dimensions of this storied figure. To that end, Stavans's collection of timely articles separates fact from fiction, or as he puts it the \"objective is the opposite of hagiography.\"||Broken into two sections, CŽsar Ch‡vez explores a variety of topics central to understanding the actual person instead of a shadowy apparition. The first part, \"Considerations\" offers critical ass
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Cesar Chavez : Latino American civil rights activist
Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.
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Câesar Châavez : civil rights activist
\"Describes the life and accomplishments of Câesar Châavez\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Who was Cesar Chavez?
Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.
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Dolores Huerta stands strong : the woman who demanded justice
\"This book follows Huerta's life from the mining communities of the Southwest where her father toiled, to the vineyards and fields of California, to the present day. As she advocated for farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ population rights, Dolores earned the nation's highest honors and found her voice\"-- Provided by publisher.
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