“I really enjoyed reading the chapters and feel that this book should be welcomed by teachers, students and anyone interested in Mexico.” Dr. David Truly, Department of Geography / Director of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Central Connecticut State University
There are more females than males in Mexico. In fact, there are 94.8 men for every 100 women in the country. The map below shows gender inequality, using a composite gender inequality index based on the state rankings for three variables: difference in literacy rates between male and females, differences in rates of economic participation […]
Link to a pdf map (in color) of vegetation zones. Link opens in Acrobat Reader. Map is color version of Figure 5.1 in Geo-Mexico. Figure 5-1-Vegetation zones – in color All rights reserved.
Mexico’s flagship social development program featured in a recent (29 Dec 2009) PBS Newshour segment. Maybe they read an advance copy of Geo-Mexico (chapter 29)? Oportunidades (Opportunities) is a government social assistance program to help families overcome poverty. Begun in 2002, it is an extension of Progresa, a program which started in 1997. Oportunidades provides […]
Richard Rhoda and Tony Burton’s long awaited “Geo-Mexico: the Geography and Dynamics of Modern Mexico” is scheduled for release January 9. The book’s kick-off is the focus of several events beginning with a Monday January 11, 12:30 PM presentation on “Man and Nature in Mexico” by Burton and Rhoda at the weekly ACA Eco Talks […]
Geo-Mexico, which lists at $39.95 in the US, will be available locally for $390 pesos at the following locations: in Ajijic – Libros y Revistas Chapala (Bugambilias Plaza Newsstand), Diane Pearl’s Collection, La Nueva Posada, Lois Cugini’s Opus Boutique and LCS patio; in Jocotepec – Papeleria O’Shea; Guadalajara – Sandi Bookstore. It should also soon […]
Richard Rhoda, PhD Geographer and Ajijic resident since 1999, has directed major development programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as authored a book on development planning. In addition to teaching several university level geography courses and publishing numerous articles in professional journals, Rhoda has delivered scores of lectures on such topics as […]
“Geo-Mexico,” a Fascinating View of Modern Mexico Sub-heading: New ground-breaking book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of modern Mexico from climates to culture, economy to ecosystems, population to politics, transportation to tourism, and globalization to gated communities. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Mexico. The book assesses Mexico’s success in meeting its […]
Basic map of Mexico (click for full size version)
Probably the earliest (and to date one of the very few) books about the history of geography in Mexico : Title: Apuntes para la historia de la geografía en México. Author: Orozco y Berra, Manuel (1816-1881) Publisher: Imprenta de Francisco Diaz de Leon, Mexico City. Date of publication: 1881.
Henry W. Bullamore, Ph.D., AICP, Professor of Geography and Director of the Center for International Education at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD 21532 writes: I am truly impressed with the book… the depth of research and analysis is impressive. This is not a minor supplemental book, but a comprehensive analysis of what is going on in […]
Welcome to Geo-Mexico. This is the first English-language book taking a comprehensive look at the geography of Mexico for at least 150 years… Enjoy!