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Paul J. Vanderwood

    Paul J. Vanderwood ist emeritierter Professor für mexikanische Geschichte. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit den komplexen und oft turbulenten Schnittstellen von Macht, Religion und sozialen Umwälzungen in Mexiko. Vanderwoods Forschung beleuchtet geheime Aktivitäten, stellt offizielle Darstellungen in Frage und erforscht das Leben von Persönlichkeiten, die am Rande der Gesellschaft agierten.

    Disorder and Progress
    Satan's Playground: Mobsters and Movie Stars at America's Greatest Gaming Resort
    • The book delves into the gambling industry's evolution in Tijuana during the early 20th century, highlighting its parallel growth with Southern California. It examines the industry's influence on crime, gang activity, political corruption, and the effects of prohibition, showcasing a complex interplay between entertainment and societal issues in the region.

      Satan's Playground: Mobsters and Movie Stars at America's Greatest Gaming Resort
    • Examines bandits, police, and Mexican politics as a whole, showing how different groups used the agents of order and disorder to serve their interests. This work includes material on the period of the independence wars and on Pancho Villa, and a bibliography.

      Disorder and Progress