As historian Miguel Antonio Levario explains in this timely book; current tensions and controversy over immigration and law enforcement issues centered on the US-Mexico border are only the latest evidence of a long-standing atmosphere of uncertainty and mistrust plaguing this region. Militarizing the Border: When Mexicans Became the Enemy; focusing on El Paso and its environs; examines the history of the relationship among law enforcement; military; civil; and political institutions; and local communities. In the years between 1895 and 1940; West Texas experienced intense militarization efforts by local; state; and federal authorities responding to both local and international circumstances. El Paso’s “Mexicanization†in the early decades of the twentieth century contributed to strong racial tensions between the region’s Anglo population and newly arrived Mexicans. Anglos and Mexicans alike turned to violence in order to deal with a racial situation rapidly spinning out of control.Highlighting a binational focus that sheds light on other US-Mexico border zones in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; Militarizing the Border establishes historical precedent for current border issues such as undocumented immigration; violence; and racial antagonism on both sides of the boundary line. This important evaluation of early US border militarization and its effect on racial and social relations among Anglos; Mexicans; and Mexican Americans will afford scholars; policymakers; and community leaders a better understanding of current policy . . . and its potential failure.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Their Meaning Origin by Edward Carpenter which was also a very good book on the topic of Pagan beliefs and their ...By Maria ShockneyChristian Mythology - The Revelations of Pagan Origins By Philippe Walter. Painstakingly researched; Walter starts at the beginning of the year; explains the Pagan origins of every holiday or feast day and how the church tried to cover them up; Christianize them or destroy them. He explains how many Pagan Gods and Goddesses and other deities were converted to Christian “saints†in an attempt to lure the Pagans into Christianity. Very interesting book and a must-read for anyone that has ever questioned the credibility of the Christian religion or for Pagans interested in learning about the roots of Pagan beliefs and practices. I read it right after I finished Pagan Christian Creeds; Their Meaning Origin by Edward Carpenter which was also a very good book on the topic of Pagan beliefs and their origins. I loved this book and give it 5 stars.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Yes; Christianity DID incorporate elements of earlier religions.By Oleh WeresGood book on history of religion. Yes; Christianity DID incorporate elements of earlier religions. Religion is an element of culture and civilization which evolves as do others.5 of 14 people found the following review helpful. ... 7th c not 8th) but so far it looks good. (I haven't finished it yetBy Virginia F. Richards-taylorI was thrown off by the egregious mistake on the first page- (Gregory's letter to Augustine was 7th c not 8th) but so far it looks good. (I haven't finished it yet.)
