Adventures into Mexico
Author | : Nicholas Dagen Bloom |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2006-05-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780742569423 |
ISBN-13 | : 074256942X |
Rating | : 4/5 (42X Downloads) |
Download or read book Adventures into Mexico written by Nicholas Dagen Bloom and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2006-05-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving beyond the tequila-soaked clichés of Mexican tourism, this multifaceted book explores the influence and experiences of Americans in Mexico since World War II. The authors trace Mexico's growing role as an important refuge for Americans seeking not only sun and fun but an alternative cultural and social model. Delving into the rich and varied worlds of political exiles, students, art dealers, retiree/artist colonies, and tourist zones, this work illustrates why large numbers of Americans have been irresistibly drawn to Mexico. Specialists in literature, anthropology, history, and geography bring their unique perspectives to the stories of these migrants, offering a fascinating interpretation to all those interested in modern Mexican history, border studies, tourism, and retirement in Mexico.