The U.S.-Mexican Border in the Twentieth Century (Latin American Silhouettes)
An excellent, comprehensive treatment of the recent history of the U.S.-Mexican border area,The U.S.-Mexican Borderexplains the important social, political, and economic developments in the region in a clear and accessible manner. (Linda Hall)An excellent synthesis. This book fulfills its purpose well. (Multicultural Review)A major interpretation of one of the world's most intriguing areas—the U.S.-Mexico Border,la frontera. To date, the very best single synthesis of the salient themes and issues of the twentieth-century border. (David Maciel)A well-organized and highly readable study of the border as a frontier, an international boundary, and a region. David Lorey takes a complex subject and makes it understandable, even for those with little or no familiarity with the theme. The range of topics and the breadth of the time period covered are well conceived. The author clearly demonstrates the accuracy of his observation that the reality of the border is far more interesting than popular myths and stereotypes suggest. (Dan M. Coerver)A most welcome addition to the literature on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Lorey presents an outstanding survey of the historical forces, processes, and events that have produced the transnational economy and society for which the region is so well known. Because of its clarity, conciseness, coverage of salient themes, and wonderful photographs, this book will prove extremely useful in the classroom. At the same time, its contents will appeal to specialists and general readers. (Martinez, Oscar J.)A superb analytical overview of the border region in the twentieth century. Perfect for use in undergraduate and graduate courses. (Ganster, Paul)