Politics of the Rio Grande Valley

An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix, Alexandre Couture Gagnon, Natasha Altema McNeely , Mònica Clua-Losada

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
03 April 2025

Political structure & processes; Central government policies; Regional & area planning

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.

Contributions by: Natasha Altema McNeely, Mònica Clua-Losada, Álvaro J. Corral
Edited by: Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix, Alexandre Couture Gagnon
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9781666953459
ISBN 10: 1666953458
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 03 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 Spanish and Colonias: Symbols of Poverty in the RGV Chapter 2 Working in the Shadow of the Wall: The Politics of Low-Wage Work in the Rio Grande Valley Chapter 3 Environmental Justice in Laguna Madre: SpaceX Starship Rocket Launches and the Effects on the People, Plants and Wildlife Chapter 4 Social Movements in the Rio Grande Valley: Mapping and Weaving Emancipatory Resistances Chapter 5 The Power of One Vote in an Educational Partnership Divorce: A Case Study of the Split of Texas Southmost College and The University of Texas at Brownsville Chapter 6 Reining in Migrants: The Spectacle in Del Rio, Texas and Other Stories of Human Rights Abuses in the Lone Star State Chapter 7 Towards Binational Parks: Cross-Border Metropolitan Governance in the Lower Rio Grande / Bravo Twin Cities Chapter 8 Brownsville’s Original Sin as a Taint to This City Identity Chapter 9 Violence and Crime at the Tamaulipas-Texas Border Chapter 10 Assessing Latino Undergraduate Immigration Attitudes in the RGV Chapter 11 Co-ethnic Candidates and Border Security Appeals: Does Shared Ethnicity Increase Border Security Approval?

Carlos D. Gutierrez-Mannix is full time lecturer in the department of political science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Alexandre Couture Gagnon is associate professor in the department of political science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).

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

Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider’s Perspective to Regional Politics is a must-read contribution, bringing together authors who live, experience, and research the Rio Grande Valley. Covering an array of topics, from the environment to border policies and political behavior, this volume offers readers an in-depth understanding of the multiple factors that shape what is a fast-growing border region, at the junction of state, national and international politics. While this volume offers a clear contribution to border studies, as the authors do not shy away from the role the border plays in the region, it also presents readers with an analysis of multiple issues that collide and co-exist in the Rio Grande Valley beyond the border. -- Andréanne Bissonnette, Western Washington University Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An Insider's Perspective to Regional Politics offers readers a nuanced and authoritative perspective of the socio-political landscape of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), providing valuable insights into the complexities of border politics. With contributions by the region’s leading and emerging experts, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in regional development and governance. It fills a significant gap in the literature and offers original perspectives on the ever-evolving dynamics of border politics, while the inclusion of new datasets from local university students adds fresh, invaluable insights. The volume delves into the intricate political landscape of the RGV and provides a nuanced analysis of the region’s complexities, making it essential for anyone seeking to understand the future of borderlands communities and the pivotal role of the RGV in this narrative. Highly recommended! -- T. Mark Montoya, Association for Borderlands Studies Past President (2022-2023)