On the Border

A stunningly beautiful backdrop where cultures meet meld and thrive the U.S.-Mexico borderlands is one of the most dynamic regions in the Americas. <I>On the Border</I> explores little-known corners of this fascinating area of the world in a rich collection of essays. Beginning with an exploration of mining and the rise of Tijuana the book examines a number of aspects of the region's social and cultural history including urban growth and housing the mysterious underworld of border-town nightlife a film noir treatment of the Peteet family suicides borderlands cuisine the life of squatters and popular religion. As stimulating as it is lively <I>On the Border</I> will spark a new appreciation for the range of social and cultural experiences in the borderlands.