"In the new fourth edition of this text, Rodolfo Acuna continues in his quest to uncover the rich complexities of Chicano/a history. In addition to a vast amount of new and updated sources, there is new material throughout the text exploring issues of gender, making this edition the most comprehensive to date. With spirit and passion, Acuna engages students and professors alike with an examination of Mexican-American history that is both thorough and challenging. "--BOOK JACKET.