Richard Rhoda and Tony Burton’s “Geo-Mexico: the Geography and Dynamics of Modern Mexico” is scheduled for release January 9. The book’s kick-off is the focus of several events beginning with a Monday January 11, 12:30 p.m. presentation on “Man and Nature in Mexico” by Burton and Rhoda at the weekly ACA Eco Talks on the back patio of Lake Chapala Society (LCS) in Ajijic.
On Wednesday, January 13, Burton (with Rhoda) will speak at the Canadian Club meeting at La Nueva Posada in Ajijic, 3-6 p.m. On January 15, the two authors will be at the LCS Sala to initiate Rhoda’s series of ten Friday noon lectures based on the book. Sala space is limited, so interested participants should sign up at the LCS office. A formal book signing is scheduled Saturday, January 15 at La Nueva Posada from 4-6 p.m.
The book assesses Mexico’s success in meeting its demographic, economic and environmental challenges in comparison to other major countries. Did you realize that Mexico is one of only six countries which rank in the top 15 worldwide in terms of population, economic production and land area? “Geo-Mexico” is the first book in English for adults specifically about Mexico’s geography for at least 150 years.
It utilizes a variety of concepts, models and theories to engage readers in contemporary issues such as development, international migration, urban sprawl, sustainability and hazards such as hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes and global warming.
Rhoda has resided in Ajijic since 1999. A geographer, he has directed major development programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as authored a book on development planning. In addition to teaching several university level geography courses and publishing numerous articles in professional journals, Rhoda has delivered scores of lectures on such topics as modern Mexico, development, urban systems, migration, environment and demography.
Burton is a geographer, naturalist and author whose passion is Mexico, especially the Lake Chapala area. Burton, who lived in Mexico for 17 years, is author of countless articles on the geography, history and ecology of Mexico as well as two books, the very popular “Western Mexico, A Traveller’s Treasury” and “Lake Chapala through the Ages, an Anthology of Travellers’ Tales,” a fascinating collection of more than 50 first-hand accounts of the Chapala area spanning the period 1530 to 1910. He also designed and produced the full-color “Lake Chapala Maps.”
Geo-Mexico, lists at 39.95 in the United States and will be available locally for 390 pesos at the following locations: in Ajijic – Libros y Revistas Chapala (Bugambilias Plaza Newsstand), Diane Pearl’s Collection, La Nueva Posada, Cugini’s Opus Boutique and LCS patio; in Jocotepec – Papeleria O’shea and El Pescador; Guadalajara – Sandi Bookstore.
For further information contact Rhoda at 766-4522, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or go to www.geo-mexico.com.
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