Colonias Reader : Economy, Housing and Public Health in Border Colonias, Paperback by Donelson, Angela J. (EDT); Esparza, Adrian X. (EDT), ISBN 0816528527, ISBN-13 9780816528523, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US

Focusing on the four border states between the US and Mexico, this book explores conditions in settlements, or colonias, varying in size from villages to cities. Donelson (president, Donelson Consulting) and Esparza (natural resource, U. of Arizona) collect contributions from both academic researchers and those engaged in grassroots organizing and community leadership. Three primary themes are considered throughout: economic development, housing and community development, and public and environmental health. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()