Border Correspondent: Selected Writings, 1955-1970 (Latinos in American Society & Culture) by Ruben Salazar; Editor-Mario T. Garcia - 1998-05-25

Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1998. xx, 283 pages, illustrations; 23 cm. Latinos in American Society and Culture Series. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed and warmly inscribed by the editor Mario T. Garcia. A fine copy of the first paperback printing. "Border Correspondent is the first major collection of the journalism of Ruben Salazar. Although there has long been a vigorous Spanish-language press in the United States, Salazar was the first journalist of Mexican American background to cross over into mainstream English-language print media with his reporting for the Los Angeles Times during the 1960s. Salazar was also the first significant foreign correspondent of Mexican descent, and in 1969 he became the first Mexican American columnist for a major newspaper. Mario Garcia's introduction to this collection provides a biographical sketch of Salazar as well as a thoughtful evaluation of his significance to American journalism and to the history of the Mexican American community in… Read More

University of California Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Good.

University of California Press, 1998-05-25. Paperback. Very Good. 8x6x1. Very good paperback copy (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good. Interior appears free of markings. Shelfwear is minor. Black "X" on bottom of text block and small black band on side otherwise clean. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

mint pb

University of California Press. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!