About the book
Migration between the United States and Mexico is often compared to the river that runs along the border: a “flow” of immigrants, a “flood” of documented and undocumented workers, a “dam” that has broken. Scholars, journalists, and novelists often tell this story from a south-to-north perspective, emphasizing Mexican migration to the United States, and the American response to the influx of people crossing its borders.
In Caught in the Current, Irvin Ibargüen offers a Mexico-centered history of migration in the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on Mexican periodicals and archival sources, he explores how the Mexican state sought to manage US-bound migration. Ibargüen examines Mexico’s efforts to blunt migration’s impact on its economy, social order, and reputation, at times even aiming to restrict the flow of migrants. As a transnational history, the book highlights how Mexico’s policies to moderate out-migration were contested by both the United States and migrants themselves, dooming them to fail. Ultimately, Caught in the Current reveals how both countries manipulated the border to impose control over a phenomenon that quickly escaped legal and political boundaries.
Editions of Caught in the Current
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469689579
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469689586
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469684659
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469689593
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Migration between the United States and Mexico is often compared to the river that runs along the border: a “flow” of immigrants, a “flood” of documented and undocumented workers, a “dam” that has broken. Scholars, journalists, and novelists often tell this story from a south-to-north perspective, emphasizing Mexican migration to the United States, and the American response to the influx of people crossing its borders.
In Caught in the Current, Irvin Ibargüen offers a Mexico-centered history of migration in the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on Mexican periodicals and archival sources, he explores how the Mexican state sought to manage US-bound migration. Ibargüen examines Mexico’s efforts to blunt migration’s impact on its economy, social order, and reputation, at times even aiming to restrict the flow of migrants. As a transnational history, the book highlights how Mexico’s policies to moderate out-migration were contested by both the United States and migrants themselves, dooming them to fail. Ultimately, Caught in the Current reveals how both countries manipulated the border to impose control over a phenomenon that quickly escaped legal and political boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caught in the Current about?
Migration between the United States and Mexico is often compared to the river that runs along the border: a “flow” of immigrants, a “flood” of documented and undocumented workers, a “dam” that has broken. Scholars, journalists, and novelists often tell this story from a south-to-north perspective, emphasizing Mexican migration to the United States, and the American response to the influx of people crossing its borders.
In Caught in the Current, Irvin Ibargüen offers a Mexico-centered history of migration in the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on Mexican periodicals and archival sources, he explores how the Mexican state sought to manage US-bound migration. Ibargüen examines Mexico’s efforts to blunt migration’s impact on its economy, social order, and reputation, at times even aiming to restrict the flow of migrants. As a transnational history, the book highlights how Mexico’s policies to moderate out-migration were contested by both the United States and migrants themselves, dooming them to fail. Ultimately, Caught in the Current reveals how both countries manipulated the border to impose control over a phenomenon that quickly escaped legal and political boundaries.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Caught in the Current?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Caught in the Current?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469689579
How long is Caught in the Current and how many pages does it have?
Caught in the Current has 272 page(s)
Is Caught in the Current part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The David J. Weber Series in the New Borderlands History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Caught in the Current?
Irvin Ibargüen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Caught in the Current is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469689579) and paperback(ISBN 9781469689586) and ebook(ISBN 9781469684659) and pdf(ISBN 9781469689593)
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