Mario T. Garcia is professor of Chicana/o studies and adjunct professor in history and religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.||Sal Castro is an American educator and activist
A compelling story of individual courage and commitment personified
by Sal Castro. . . . A masterful and inspirational life story that
is brilliantly contextualized by the larger Chicano
Movement."--Journal of American Studies
A worthy learning experience. Solidly researched, with extensive
notes, photographs, and a valuable appendix of Chicano
historiography. Highly recommended. All
levels/libraries."--Choice
An excellent read for casual readers as well as serious students of
the Chicano experience, education, the history of the 1960s,
leadership development, and California history. It will make an
excellent choice for undergraduate classroom use and reading
lists."--Western Historical Quarterly
An important perspective on a major event in the history of Los
Angeles schools and the reform efforts, however controversial, that
needed to be made on behalf of Chicano students."--Los Angeles City
Historical Society
The book fills an important place in the history of the Chicano
movement." --Latin American Review of Books
The influence of [Castro's] teaching methods and the walkouts
resonate today, underscoring the importance of this publication in
Chicano and U.S. History." --49th Parallel
This book is a significant contribution to the literature of the
Chicano/a movement."--Journal of American History
This book is an important contribution to Chicano history and the
field of American education."--The El Paso Times
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