Common Border, Uncommon Paths : Race, Culture, and National Identity in U.S.-Mexican Relations

This clearly written and informative book explores effects of race and culture factors in the US-Mexican relations. Back To The Future : Racism And National Culture In U.s.-mexican Relations / Jaime E. Rodriguez O. And Kathryn Vincent -- California : Land Of Frontiers / Miguel León-portilla -- Race And National Destiny / Ramón Eduardo Ruiz -- Racism And Mestizaje / Moisés González Navarro -- Mexican Cultural Identity In A U.s. City : The Roots Of Collective Action In Los Angeles / José Manuel Valenzuela Arce -- Cultural Relations Between The United States And Mexico / Carlos Monsiváis -- Writing The Border : The Languages And Limits Of Representation / Norma Klahn -- Beyond Myths And Borders In Mexican And North American Literature / Luis Leal. Edited By Jaime E. Rodríguez O., Kathryn Vincent. Some Essays Translated From Spanish. Drawn From Papers Presented At A Conference Convened Under The Umbrella Of The Uc Mexus Program Critical Issues In U.s.-mexican Relations. Published In Cooperation With The University Of California Institute For Mexico And The United States (uc Mexus)--t.p. Verso. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.