“Mexican Workers and the Making of Arizona presents the paradoxical history where Mexicana and Mexicano workers are recruited and desired as laborers who contribute to the wealth and well-being of key sectors in Arizona’s economy, yet simultaneously are racialized as invaders who negatively impact society. The anthology features the work of women contributors and beautifully illustrates the stories of Mexicans’ resilience and resistance.”—Patricia Zavella, Professor Emerita, Latin American and Latino Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
“Framed by an important set of critiques, Mexican Workers and the Making of Arizona brings forward precisely what has not been incorporated into the state’s (or the nation’s) historical analyses of the role of Mexican labor in the construction of a major economy.”—Gilbert G. González, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine
“This excellent book recognizes the workers’ critical role, dignity, and struggles for a better life.”—Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval, author of Starving for Justice: Hunger Strikes, Spectacular Speech, and the Struggle for Dignity