The Mexico reader :
history, culture, politics /
Gilbert M. Joseph and Timothy J. Henderson, editors.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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Durham : Duke University Press, 2022.
- Edition
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Second edition, revised and updated.
- Summary
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"The Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos Méxicos-the many varied histories and cultures of Mexico. Unparalleled in scope, it covers pre-Columbian times to the present, from the extraordinary power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church to Mexico's uneven postrevolutionary modernization, from chronic economic and political instability to its rich cultural heritage. Bringing together over eighty selections that include poetry, folklore, photoessays, songs, political cartoons, memoirs, journalism, and scholarly writing, this volume highlights the voices of everyday Mexicans-indigenous peoples, artists, soldiers, priests, peasants, and workers. It also includes pieces by politicians and foreign diplomats, literary giants Octavio Paz, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Carlos Fuentes, and pieces about and by revolutionary leaders Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. This revised and updated edition features new selections that address twenty-first century developments, including the rise of narcopolitics, the economic and personal costs of the United States' mass deportation programs, the political activism of indigenous healers and manufacturing workers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexico Reader is an essential resource for travelers, students, and experts alike"--
- Note
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Special Section. Mexican history in photographs / John Mraz.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Physical Description
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xvii, 772 pages :
illustrations, map ;
24 cm
- ISBN
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1478018364
9781478018360
147801573X
9781478015734
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