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Very good. xvi, 462 pages. Endnotes. Illustrations (Figures and Tables). Maps. References. Index. Foreword by Denise Moreno Ducheny. This collection of 29 essays by Mexican and U.S. experts explores the history, government, economy, agriculture, environment and natural resources, housing, education, society, culture, and art in the Imperial Valley-Mexicali region. The Imperial-Mexicali valley is a region defined by its location along the U.S. -Mexican border and through the management of its natural resources. Its complexities are based in the initial settlement of an area believed to be uninhabitable, but through perseverance and ingenuity of individuals over 100 years ago, developed into a productive agricultural region. The border also has had a profound affect on its growth by providing access to a binational labor force and through the impacts of industrialization of Mexico's northern border. The editors of this text selected 30 essays from regional scholars that discuss these central themes and provide an understanding of the regional dynamics. The topics covered include history and government, economy and agriculture, environmental concerns and natural resources, and social trends and culture. This collection is one of the first to be published in English regarding this binational region and is an important contributor to the discussion of future development and growth of the Imperial-Mexicali valley.
