Mexico Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic [2 Volumes]

Biographical Note:

Alex M. Saragoza is associate professor in the Chicanos Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley, CA, and has written frequently on Mexico in books and essays.

Ana Paula Ambrosi is an independent scholar with a background in political analysis and communications for the Mexican president as well as migration and health issues concerning Mexicans coming to the United States.

Silvia D. Zárate is an independent scholar specializing in art history and the arts in Mexico.

Providing over 200 entries on politics, government, economics, society, culture, and much more, this two-volume work brings modern Mexico to life.
Viva Mexico! Border sharer. Major trade partner. Exporter of culture and citizens. Tourist destination. Mexico has always been of the utmost significance to the United States, with the shared 2,000-mile border, historical ties in mutual territory, and history of Mexican labor coming north and American tourists heading south. Fresh, current information on Mexico, the North American hotspot and gateway to Latin America, is always in demand by students and general readers and travelers. This is the best ready-reference on the crucial topics that define Mexico today. More than 200 essay entries provide quick, authoritative insight into the Mexican politics and government, society, institutions, events, culture, economy, people, issues, environment, and states and places.

Written mostly by Mexicans and Mexican Americans, this set gives an accurate and wide view of the United States's dynamic southern neighbor. Each entry has further reading suggestions; a chronology, selected bibliography, and photographs complement the text.

• Comprises information from approximately 100 contributors
• Provides a timeline of events of modern Mexico from 1968 to the present day
• Includes about 50 photographs that illustrate many aspects of contemporary Mexico
• Provides a helpful bibliography and subject index

"The editors have provided a very good research tool for scholars. This encyclopedia is recommended very highly for all types of library collections that serve students, researchers, and scholars."

ARBA

"This solid reference introduces our southern neighbor in language that is accessible to high school students, but has enough scope and content to be helpful for assignments and studies at the undergraduate level."

Library Journal

"The two volumes provide an honest overview of the third-largest U.S. trading partner, a country in turbulence where corruption and poverty rule. However, although such issues are not ignored, the editors have been successful in delivering a more balanced look, paying considerable attention to popular culture, traditional folklore, and the depth of the fine arts. . . . Well presented, this set offers a clear picture of contemporary Mexico and is recommended for highschool and academic libraries."

Booklist

"Articles are concise and easy to read. . . . This new set could be useful for undergraduate collections desiring more timely information. Summing Up: Recommended."

Choice

Review Citations:

• Choice 09/01/2012 (EAN 9780313349485, Hardcover)
• Booklist 09/15/2012 pg. 56 (EAN 9780313349485, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 09/15/2012 pg. 90 (EAN 9780313349485, Hardcover)