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Immigrant Labor, Repatriation, and the Shaping of California's Farm Labor System, 1900-1939

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California's farm labor system has been shaped by the labor of immigrants for over a century. From the Chinese immigrants who worked in the gold mines and on the railroads in the 19th century to the Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants who worked in the fields in the 20th century, immigrants have played a vital role in the state's agricultural economy.

Mexican Workers and the American Dream: Immigration, Repatriation, and California Farm Labor, 1900-1939 (Class & Culture)

by Camille Guerin-Gonzales

4.7 out of 5

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This book examines the role of immigrant labor in the development of California's farm labor system from 1900 to 1939. It explores the experiences of Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants who worked in the fields, and the ways in which their labor was shaped by class, culture, and the state.

Chapter 1: The Rise of Immigrant Labor in California Agriculture

The first chapter of the book provides a historical overview of the development of California's farm labor system. It examines the role of Chinese immigrants in the early development of the state's agricultural economy, and the ways in which their labor was shaped by racism and discrimination. The chapter also explores the arrival of Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants in California, and the ways in which they contributed to the state's agricultural workforce.

Chapter 2: Class, Culture, and the Immigrant Farm Labor Experience

The second chapter of the book examines the experiences of immigrant farm laborers in California. It explores the ways in which their class, culture, and gender shaped their experiences in the workplace and in the community. The chapter also examines the ways in which immigrant farm laborers organized and fought for their rights.

Chapter 3: The Repatriation of Mexican Immigrants

The third chapter of the book examines the repatriation of Mexican immigrants from the United States during the Great Depression. It explores the causes of the repatriation, and the ways in which it impacted Mexican immigrants and the California farm labor system. The chapter also examines the role of the Mexican government in the repatriation, and the ways in which it shaped the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States.

Chapter 4: The Legacy of Immigrant Labor in California Agriculture

The fourth chapter of the book examines the legacy of immigrant labor in California agriculture. It explores the ways in which the labor of Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants shaped the state's agricultural economy, and the ways in which their experiences continue to impact the state's farm labor system today. The chapter also examines the ways in which California's farm labor system has been shaped by the state's history of immigration, and the ways in which immigration continues to shape the state's agricultural future.

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the role of immigrant labor in the development of California's farm labor system from 1900 to 1939. It explores the experiences of Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants who worked in the fields, and the ways in which their labor was shaped by class, culture, and the state. The book also examines the repatriation of Mexican immigrants during the Great Depression, and the legacy of immigrant labor in California agriculture today.

Mexican Workers and the American Dream: Immigration, Repatriation, and California Farm Labor, 1900-1939 (Class & Culture)

by Camille Guerin-Gonzales

4.7 out of 5