Texas A&M University Press Farm Workers and the Churches: The Movement in California and Texas (Fronteras Series): 08 (Fronteras (Texas A & M))

Review "...a welcome addition to the body of scholarship on agricultural labor..."--Jose G. Moreno, Heritage University and Michigan State University, Atzlan: A Journal of Chicano Studies-- (05/24/2012)"...a welcome addition...Watt's book is a valuable contribution to the literature and fosters discussion about the important contributions of white liberal Protestants and white progressive Catholics in the farm workers movement.."--Gaston Espinosa, American Historical Review-- (10/26/2012)"Watt convincingly ties together much of the historical background that contributed to the religious ethos of La Causa and draws thoughtful conclusions.""Offers a needed corrective to studies that neglect, downplay, or otherwise misconstrue the role of religion in Chicano history."--Western Historical Quarterly (09/15/2011)"Watt offers a historical drama that documents with precision, expertise, and imagination the important role churches have in the betterment of the conditions of an exploited community when they are willing to team up with other social agents. Farm Workers and Churches is a welcome contribution to the field of religious history...also a contribution to social ethics. No minister, historian, or social activist should miss this work."--Oscar Garcia-Johnson, Fuller Theological Seminary, New Mexico Historical Review-- (05/08/2012)"Watt's most significant contribution here is to the study of religion in the American West."--Sara M. Patterson, Pacific Historical Review-- (02/29/2012)"This is an important book for all who take seriously the Church's response to economic injustice. . . Watt portrays in illuminating detail the history of La Causa. . . Alan Watt has performed a valuable service for all who in fidelity to the Christian faith and with compassion for the many victims of economic injustice seek to articulate and practice justice for the poor today. He deserves our sincere thanks." - Wayne C. Stumme, Trinity Seminary Review -- (04/14/2011)"Watt deserves considerable credit for producing this well-written, thoroughly researched work."--John F. Quinn, Catholic Southwest-- (12/03/2012)"This book relates to the stories of the men and women whose faith compelled them to take a stand with the farmworkers and in the process pushed various churches to move beyond a very traditional spiritual ministry to translating the Gospel into action and extending institutional support to la causa. The author tells these stories with engaging details and at the same time provides insightful context and overview, making the book appealing not only to history enthusiasts but also to professionals. Although I was familiar with some of the personalities and developments, I found this book so interesting I had trouble putting it down."--;/p>--Gilberto M. Hinojosa "Professor of History, University of the Incarnate Word ""Watt breaks new ground in this first in-depth study of the Protestant and Roman Catholic ministries with the Chicano and Filipino farmworkers in California and Texas. He introduces several key and previously obscure church leaders who were involved in the farm workers movement. The reader benefits from Watt's . . . comparative study between the challenges the farm workers faced in Texas and California. Students of the relationship between the church and farmworkers in the twentieth century will find this essential reading."--Paul Barton, associate professor in the History of American Christianity and Missiology and Director of Hispanic Church Studies, Seminary of the Southwest--Paul Barton"Farm Workers and the Churches has much to commend. Watt's ability to interweave religious history with complex interactions among social and ethnic groups offers a unique perspective for scholars. . . Watt's ability to personalize the various religious participants adds further insight into this history. The comparative nature of this monograph will make it attractive to several disciplines. . . this is a strong work." -;/div>--Jim Norris "Th