Mexico: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Culture and History

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A 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. * Includes over 150 entries covering economy, architecture, literature, people, cultural and religious events, tourism, land policy, and more * Provides a profile of each Mexican state on political, economic, social, and cultural topics * Includes biographies of leading political and cultural figures such as Carlos Monsivais, Octavio Paz, and Elena Poniatowska * Includes a detailed chronology of Mexico for the 20th century and a bibliography covering the classics as well as the latest literature

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"[B]est for undergraduates taking a survey course in Mexico or Latin America or high-school students taking similar courses. Public libraries may also find it useful." - Booklist "This compact resource supplies clearly written articles on the significant aspects of 20th-century Mexican society, culture, and history... An extensive, detailed index provides extraordinary access to the articles ... Recommended. General readers; undergraduates." - Choice "This book offers good general information and will be a valuable background information tool for high school and undergraduate libraries." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Don M. Coerver, PhD, is professor of history at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX. Suzanne B. Pasztor, PhD, is associate professor of history and international studies at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, specializing in Mexican history. Robert M. Buffington, PhD, is associate professor of history at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.