I purchased the book hoping for a well researched commentary. What caused the violence in Juarez, what role does NAFTA play, what are the greater issues behind the cartel wars. Bowden does make many claims, yet he does not seem to offer any arguement in support of those claims. He is content to tell you that all are corrupt, you should just take his word for it. His objective seems to be to illustrate the human misery which is abundant in Juarez and elsewhere in Mexico. Even this he does poorly. His narratives seem unconnected and disjointed. Old data is often thrown in right next to recent events without any attempt to clarify between the two. The reader does come away with an understanding of the impact of the sever poverty and drug culture, but little to no understanding of the complex interactions that created the murder capital of the world.
Come on Chuck! Having read dozens of interviews, I know you have great information to share. Please write a book that lives up to the title of this one. Let us know you thoughts on the cause of the great violence so that we may hopefully move closer to the solution.
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- ISBN13: 9781568584492
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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