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The Case of the Disappearing Mexican Americans: An Ethnic-Identity Mystery

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  • Tariqul Islam

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  • Richard Alba & Tariqul Islam, 2009. "The Case of the Disappearing Mexican Americans: An Ethnic-Identity Mystery," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 28(2), pages 109-121, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:28:y:2009:i:2:p:109-121
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-008-9081-x
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