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Borderline Relations with Mexico (William Langenweische)

• 1994 ----- color ----- 28 min ----- vhs
• (Upon Reflection series) Host Marcia Alvar Host Marcia Alvar speaks with William Langenweische, news correspondent, pilot and author. He discusses his new book, Cutting for Sign, and the importance of Mexican immigration. He points out that his book does not focus on the conflicts over border crossings, but rather on the prejudice of American bureaucrats and how this prejudice manifests itself in the conflicts. He also discusses the contrasts between third and first world countries and the gulf that prevents understand of each others' society.
• Topics: (American Ethnic Studies: Latino/Chicano, Mexico, Third World, United States)

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