Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics

Gutierrez-mannix, Carlos D. (Editor)/ Gagnon, Alexandre Couture (Editor)/ Couture Gagnon, Alexandre (Editor)/ Mcneely, Natasha Altema (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1666953458 / ISBN 13: 9781666953459

Published by Lexington Books, 2025

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238 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1666953458
• ISBN 13: 9781666953459
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.48 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Alexandre Couture Gagnon is associate professor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix is full time lecturer in the department of political science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.