On the Border: Society and Culture between the United States and Mexico

A stunningly beautiful backdrop where cultures meet, meld, and thrive, the U.S.-Mexico 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.

Author: Andrew Grant Wood
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 10/01/2004
Series: Latin American Silhouettes
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.82w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780842051736