
- 808 pages
- English
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About this book
Going far beyond basic historical information, this two-volume work examines the deep roots of Mexican culture and their meaning to modern Mexico. In this book, readers will find rich, in-depth treatments by renowned as well as up-and-coming scholars on the most iconic people, places, social movements, and cultural manifestationsâincluding food, dress, film, and musicâthat have given shape and meaning to modern Mexico and its people. Presenting authoritative information written by scholars in a format that is easily accessible to general audiences, this book serves as a useful and thorough reference tool for all readers. This work combines extensive historical treatment accompanied by illuminating and fresh analysis that will appeal to readers of all levels, from those just exploring the concept of "Mexico" to those already familiar with Mexico and Latin America. Each entry functions as a portal into Mexican history, culture, and politics, while also showing how cultural phenomena have transformed over the years and continue to resonate into today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Timeline
- Acapulco
- Ballet FolklĂłrico
- Cabañas, Lucio (1938â1974)
- del RĂo, Eduardo (1935â)
- Ejido
- Familia BurrĂłn, La
- Golden Age Cinema
- InĂ©s de la Cruz, Sor Juana (1651â1695)
- JuĂĄrez, Benito (1806â1872)
- Kahlo, Frida (1907â1954)
- Lara, AgustĂn (1900â1970)
- Maize
- Narco
- Olmec
- Pan Dulce
- Quetzalcoatl
- Sabina, MarĂa (1894â1985)
- Tijuana
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Villa, Francisco âPanchoâ (1878â1920)
- Xochimilco
- Zapata, Emiliano (1879â1919)
- Bibliography
- Editor and Contributors
- Index