F. Chris Garcia Male • United States of America

Throughout his distinguished career, F. Chris Garcia has significantly contributed to academia through his extensive work. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited over sixty books, monographs, chapters, articles, and reviews, showcasing his diverse and prolific scholarship. Notable among his publications are works such as "The Political Socialization of Chicano Children" (1973), "The Chicano Political Experience" (1977), "Latinos and the Political System" (1988), "Latino Voices: Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban Perspectives on American Politics" (1992), "Pursuing Power: Latinos and the Political System" (1997), "Hispanics and the US Political System: Moving into the Mainstream" (2008), and multiple editions of "New Mexico Government" (1976, 1981, 1994, 2006).


One of Garcia's most significant research endeavors was as Co-Principal Investigator in the Latino National Political Survey, a groundbreaking study from 1987 to 1993. This first-of-its-kind nationally representative study focused on understanding the political attitudes and behaviors of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans. The multi-year project involved extensive research and garnered substantial grant support, including in-person interviews with over 2,800 Latinos and 598 non-Latinos across the United States. The study provided valuable insights into the perspectives of the Latino community and contributed to a deeper understanding of their political engagement.