In the chapter, “Goodbye to Aztlan,” Gonzales explores the shifting political and social nature of the Mexican American community from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s by highlighting the lack of political, social, and economic gains that characterized this period, which was distinguished by a resurgence of immigration and extensive cultural advancements. Through his examination, Gonzales argues that the massive influx of Mexican immigrants was both a boon and a bane to the status of Mexican American community. Gonzales highlights the degree of immigration from Mexico with Hispanics seeing an increase of 61% between 1970 and 1980. These immigrants provided the ethnic community a supply of vigorous individuals who ensured the survival and creation