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The Imagined Underworld: Sex, Crime, And Vice In Porfirian Mexico City-used
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Emerging From Decades Of Turmoil, Late Nineteenthcentury Mexico City Was A Capital In Transition. Yet As The City (And Its Republic) Embraced Technological And Social Change, It Still Faced Perceptions Of Widespread Crime And Disorder. Accordingly, The Porfirian Government Relied On An Elite Group Of Government Officials, Prominent Citizens, Politicians, Urban Professionals, And Newspaper Editors To Elevate The Mexican Nation From Its Perceived Backward Condition. Influenced By Prevailing Social Theories, Such As Positivism And Social Darwinism, This Ruling Class Sought Not Only Modernization But Also The Imposition Of National Morals. While Elites Sought To Guide And Educate The Middle Class Toward This Ideal, They Viewed The Growing Underclass With Apprehension And Fear.Through A Careful Examination Of Judicial Records, Newspapers, Government Documents, And Travelers Accounts, The Imagined Underworld Uncovers The Truth Behind Six Of Nineteenthcentury Mexicos Most Infamous Crimes, Including Those Of The Serial Killer El Chalequero. During His Sensational Trial, Ruling Elites Linked The Killers Villainous Acts With The Impoverished Urban World He Inhabited And Victimized. This Pattern Was Not Limited To The Most Nefarious Criminals; Rather It Would Be Repeated For All Crimes Committed By The Poor. In An Effort To Construct A Social Barrier Between The Classes, Elites Invented A Dangerous Urban Periphery Populated By Imaginary Mexicansdegenerate, Deviant, And Murderous. However, The Porfirian Elite Did Not Count On Middleclass And Police Involvement In Crimeand In Numerous Incidents, Including A Deadly Love Triangle, Elites Were Betrayed By Their Own Role In Criminality. By Analyzing The Cases Used To Forge The Underworld And Those That Defied Its Myth, Garza Uncovers The Complex Reality That Existed Beyond The Porfirian Ideals Of Order And Progress.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Imagined Underworld'? A: The main theme of 'The Imagined Underworld' is the exploration of crime, vice, and societal perceptions in Porfirian Mexico City during the late nineteenth century, highlighting how elites constructed narratives around crime to maintain social order.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Imagined Underworld' is James Alex Garza.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Imagined Underworld'? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' is categorized as a True Crime book, focusing on infamous crimes in nineteenth-century Mexico.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Imagined Underworld' have? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' contains 232 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Imagined Underworld' published? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'The Imagined Underworld' include a thorough examination of judicial records, newspapers, and government documents related to infamous crimes, providing an insightful look into the social dynamics of the era.
- Q: What binding type does 'The Imagined Underworld' have? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any material used in the book's production? A: There is no specific material information provided for 'The Imagined Underworld'.
- Q: What does the book reveal about the underclass in Mexico City? A: 'The Imagined Underworld' reveals that the Porfirian elite viewed the underclass with apprehension and crafted narratives of danger around them, often associating crime with poverty and urban life.