{"product_id":"mexico-an-encyclopedia-of-contemporary-culture-and-history-hardcover","title":"Mexico: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Culture and History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon M. Coerver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne B. Pasztor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Buffington\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise overview of 20th- and 21st-century Mexico, this volume explores the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the world's largest Spanish-speaking country.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom NAFTA to narcotics, from immigration to energy, the ties that bind our nation and Mexico are varied and strong. \u003ci\u003eMexico\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the real Mexico that lies behind the stereotypes of tacos, tequila, and tourist hotels. Compiled by leading scholars of Mexican history and society, its more than 150 entries examine the nation in all its fascinating contradictions and complexity. This concise yet thorough study, covering the last 100 years of Mexican history, is the only one volume, A-Z reference work available to students, scholars, and readers curious about one of the world's most diverse and dynamic societies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat was the Mexican Revolution all about? Who are the Zapatistas? And why do Mexicans celebrate \u003ci\u003eCinco de Mayo\u003c\/i\u003e? Mexicans are America's largest immigrant group and Mexico is America's favorite tourist destination. Yet we need to learn more and understand better our fascinating neighbor to the south. \u003ci\u003eMexico\u003c\/i\u003e--comprehensive and accessible--is the best place to start.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon M. Coerver\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor of history at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne B. Pasztor\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is associate professor of history and international studies at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, specializing in Mexican history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert M. Buffington\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is associate professor of history at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 648\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.52 x 10.38 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53005886849248,"sku":"9781576071328","price":221.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/GeTJ8Ix8MF9781576071328.webp?v=1781616533","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/mexico-an-encyclopedia-of-contemporary-culture-and-history-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}