On the Border
Society and Culture between the United States and Mexico
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
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A stunningly beautiful backdrop where cultures meet, meld, and thrive, the U.S.DMexico borderlands is one of the most dynamic regions in the Americas. On the Border explores little-known corners of this fascinating area of the world in a rich collection of essays. Beginning with an exploration of mining and the rise of Tijuana, the book examines a number of aspects of the region's social and cultural history, including urban growth and housing, the mysterious underworld of border-town nightlife, a film noir treatment of the Peteet family suicides, borderlands cuisine, the life of squatters, and popular religion. As stimulating as it is lively, On the Border will spark a new appreciation for the range of social and cultural experiences in the borderlands.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2004-09-14
- Mått188 x 226 x 17 mm
- Vikt417 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieLatin American Silhouettes
- Antal sidor320
- FörlagScholarly Resources Inc.,U.S.
- ISBN9780842051736