Politics of the Rio Grande Valley

An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix (Anthology Editor) , Alexandre Couture Gagnon (Anthology Editor) , Natasha Altema McNeely (Contributor) , Mònica Clua-Losada (Contributor) , Álvaro J. Corral (Contributor) , Alexandre Couture Gagnon (Contributor) ,

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Politics of the Rio Grande Valley

An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics

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Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics provides a nuanced understanding of regional politics in Southern Texas. While most research tends to focus on macro and international structures, here Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix and Alexandre Couture Gagnon lead and present an in-depth analysis of the region and the social, political and historical contexts in which it developed. Each chapter is written by professors who are specialists in their field and who have extensive knowledge on the politics of the Rio Grande Valley. From a social, historical and political perspective, Politics of the Rio Grande Valley allows the reader to understand how the Rio Grande Valley is a unique region which continues to evolve and which plays an important role in Texas and American Politics.

Chapter 1 Spanish and Colonias: Symbols of Poverty in the RGV
Chapter 2 Working in the Shadow of the Wall: The Politics of Low-Wage Work in the Rio Grande Valley
Chapter 3 Environmental Justice in Laguna Madre: SpaceX Starship Rocket Launches and the Effects on the People, Plants and Wildlife
Chapter 4 Social Movements in the Rio Grande Valley: Mapping and Weaving Emancipatory Resistances
Chapter 5 The Power of One Vote in an Educational Partnership Divorce: A Case Study of the Split of Texas Southmost College and The University of Texas at Brownsville
Chapter 6 Reining in Migrants: The Spectacle in Del Rio, Texas and Other Stories of Human Rights Abuses in the Lone Star State
Chapter 7 Towards Binational Parks: Cross-Border Metropolitan Governance in the Lower Rio Grande / Bravo Twin Cities
Chapter 8 Brownsville's Original Sin as a Taint to This City Identity
Chapter 9 Violence and Crime at the Tamaulipas-Texas Border
Chapter 10 Assessing Latino Undergraduate Immigration Attitudes in the RGV
Chapter 11 Co-ethnic Candidates and Border Security Appeals: Does Shared Ethnicity Increase Border Security Approval?

Product details

Published	18 Feb 2027
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Pages	228
ISBN	9781666953473
Imprint	Lexington Books
Illustrations	6 BW Illustrations, 13 Tables
Dimensions	229 x 152 mm
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Anthology Editor

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix is full time lecturer i…

Anthology Editor

Alexandre Couture Gagnon

Alexandre Couture Gagnon is associate professor in…

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Natasha Altema McNeely

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Mònica Clua-Losada

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Álvaro J. Corral

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Alexandre Couture Gagnon

Alexandre Couture Gagnon is associate professor in…

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Mireya E. Garcia

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Terry Garrett

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Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix is full time lecturer i…

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Dongkyu Kim

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Mi-son Kim

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Xavier Oliveras-González

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Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics is a must-read contribution, bringing together authors who live, experience, and research the Rio Grande Valley. Covering an array of topics, from the environment to border policies and political behavior, this volume offers readers an in-depth understanding of the multiple factors that shape what is a fast-growing border region, at the junction of state, national and international politics. While this volume offers a clear contribution to border studies, as the authors do not shy away from the role the border plays in the region, it also presents readers with an analysis of multiple issues that collide and co-exist in the Rio Grande Valley beyond the border.

Andréanne Bissonnette, Western Washington University, USA
Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics offers readers a nuanced and authoritative perspective of the socio-political landscape of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), providing valuable insights into the complexities of border politics. With contributions by the region's leading and emerging experts, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in regional development and governance. It fills a significant gap in the literature and offers original perspectives on the ever-evolving dynamics of border politics, while the inclusion of new datasets from local university students adds fresh, invaluable insights. The volume delves into the intricate political landscape of the RGV and provides a nuanced analysis of the region's complexities, making it essential for anyone seeking to understand the future of borderlands communities and the pivotal role of the RGV in this narrative. Highly recommended!

T. Mark Montoya, Association for Borderlands Studies Past President (2022-2023)
Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics is an essential volume on the multiple topics of a fascinating and complex border region. It is a must-read book with perspectives from both sides of the US-Mexico border.

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, George Mason University, USA