This mostly forgotten war led to Mexico losing over half its territory and the United States expanding to the Pacific. The lecture examines the political and economic background of the conflict, what led to it, and the roles of such factors as Texas annexation in 1845, slavery, racism, the Democratic and Whig parties, and Manifest... Read more
As we struggle to find our way out of our present morass, we need a vision of where we want to go. Historian and political economist Gar Alperovitz has been building institutions for a better society for over 40 years. His vision is set forth in his little book Principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth which is available free on-line. This vision will be discussed by Center for Global Justice members Susan Goldman, Cliff DuRand and Roberto Robles.
When
Feb 15th, 2018 11:00 am
Location
Sala Quetzal
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
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