Fronteras Americanas: Identity, Politics, and the Construction of American Borders

Fronteras Americanas: American Borders

by Guillermo Verdecchia

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	640 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	82 pages

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By Guillermo Verdecchia

In his groundbreaking book, Fronteras Americanas: Identity, Politics, and the Construction of American Borders, Guillermo Verdecchia offers a sweeping and thought-provoking examination of the ways in which borders have shaped the American identity and experience.

Verdecchia argues that borders are not merely physical barriers, but rather complex social and political constructs that have played a central role in the formation of the United States. He traces the history of borders in the Americas, from the colonial era to the present day, showing how they have been used to define who is and who is not an American.

Verdecchia's analysis is particularly insightful when it comes to the ways in which borders have been used to control and exclude people of color. He shows how the United States has historically constructed its borders in ways that have made it difficult for immigrants and other outsiders to enter the country.

Verdecchia also examines the ways in which borders have been used to justify violence and discrimination against people of color. He argues that the United States' long history of border violence has created a culture of fear and distrust that continues to shape the way that many Americans view immigrants and other outsiders.

Fronteras Americanas is a timely and important book that sheds new light on the complex and often contradictory ways in which borders have shaped the American identity and experience. Verdecchia's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States and the challenges that it faces today.

About the Author

Guillermo Verdecchia is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on the history of the Americas, including The Conquest of Mexico: A History and The Spanish Empire: A Global History.

Reviews

"Fronteras Americanas is a major contribution to the study of American history. Verdecchia's analysis is incisive and thought-provoking, and his writing is clear and engaging. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States and the challenges that it faces today."-Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"Verdecchia has written a brilliant and timely book about the complex and often contradictory ways in which borders have shaped the American identity and experience. Fronteras Americanas is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States and the challenges that it faces today."-Kevin Starr, author of Americans and the California Dream: 1850-1915

Table of Contents

2. Chapter 1: The Colonial Era
3. Chapter 2: The Nineteenth Century
4. Chapter 3: The Twentieth Century
5. Chapter 4: The Twenty-First Century
6. : Borders and the Future of America

Fronteras Americanas: American Borders

by Guillermo Verdecchia

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	640 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	82 pages

FREE