Mexico - A Global Studies Handbook

An authoritative yet accessible introduction to the history, politics, and society of one of Latin America''s most enigmatic and culturally diverse countries. Mexico: A Global Studies Handbook is an ideal introduction to the United States'' southern neighbor for students, travelers, businesspeople, or other interested readers. It debunks a variety of myths and misconceptions that have evolved over time, clarifying the realities of both historic and contemporary Mexico. Mexico offers an authoritative yet engaging tour of Mexican history and geography, as well its current economic and business climate, governmental structure, popular culture, and society. It also provides an alphabetically organized "mini-encyclopedia" for quick access to information on notable Mexican people, places, and events. Together, these sections provide everything readers need to understand Mexico''s pre-Colombian origins, colonial legacies of dependence and Westernization, and its continuing efforts to craft a national identity.>

About the author

James D. Huck, Jr., PhD, is assistant director and graduate advisor at the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

Product details

• Authors: James D. Huck, James D. Jr. Huck, James D Huck Jr
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.07.2008
• EAN: 9781851099825
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-982-5
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Global Studies: Latin America; Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean; Global Studies: Latin America
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories