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Adventures Into Mexico: American Tourism Beyond the Borderby Nicholas Bloom
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Moving beyond the tequila-soaked clichs 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.
Book News Annotation:The bulk of the literature discussing American cultural engagements with Mexico tends to focus on the border, but this collection by Bloom (American history, New York Institute of Technology) is intended to highlight social and cultural aspects of American visitors deeper into Mexico. Tourism is the focus of the first set of essays, which discuss the development of Mexico City nightlife, African-American writer Willard Motley's portrait of the 1950s Americanization of Mexican resorts, and the physical and social geography of the tourist destination of Cancún. Others discuss more sustained cultural engagements; including beatnik travels in Mexico and American folk-art dealers in Oaxaca. The final group of essays concentrates on American expatriate communities in Mexico. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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