A stunningly beautiful backdrop where cultures meet, meld, and thrive,
the U.S.DMexico borderlands is one of the most dynamic regions in the
Americas. On the Border 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, On the Border will spark a new
appreciation for the range of social and cultural experiences in the
borderlands.