--- product_id: 15172793 title: "Lives of Dust and Water: An Anthropology of Change and Resistance in Northwestern Mexico" price: "55707CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/15172793-lives-of-dust-and-water-an-anthropology-of-change-resistance store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Globalization & local impact In-depth anthropological study Political ecology & resistance Lives of Dust and Water: An Anthropology of Change and Resistance in Northwestern Mexico **Price:** 55707CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Dive deep into resilience where dust meets water β€” a must-read for changemakers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lives of Dust and Water: An Anthropology of Change and Resistance in Northwestern Mexico - **How much does it cost?** 55707CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/15172793-lives-of-dust-and-water-an-anthropology-of-change-resistance) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Uncover the human story behind globalization:** Explore how rural Mexican communities adapt and resist economic and environmental pressures. - β€’ **A powerful narrative of resilience and dignity:** Witness how social capital and cultural innovation sustain families amid adversity. - β€’ **Rich ethnographic detail from southern Sinaloa:** Gain rare insights into the lives of Celaya and El Cerro villagers navigating change. - β€’ **Highly rated and thoughtfully preserved used copy:** Own a well-maintained edition with a perfect 5-star review for discerning readers. - β€’ **Expertly blends political ecology with anthropology:** Understand the complex interplay of law, economy, and environment shaping survival. ## Overview Lives of Dust and Water offers a compelling anthropological exploration of how rural communities in northwestern Mexico confront and transcend the challenges of globalization, environmental degradation, and economic hardship. Through detailed case studies of villages in southern Sinaloa, MarΓ­a Luz Cruz-Torres reveals the innovative social strategies and cultural resilience that enable survival and resistance in a rapidly changing world. ## Description Along the coast of northwestern Mexico, "pink gold" may mean wealth for some, but the new global economy has imposed terrible burdens on many sectors of the population. State and regional economic development policies have supported the use of natural resources for commercial export, resulting in the rapid growth of agriculture and shrimp aquaculture. Environmental pressures have contributed to the degradation of marine ecosystems, and once self-reliant rural populations have been driven to wage and subsistence labor in order to survive. This book eloquently explains how contemporary rural communities in southern Sinaloa have responded to economic and ecological changes affecting the entire nation. A political ecology of human survival in one of the most important ecological regions of Mexico, it describes how these communities contest environmental degradation and economic impoverishment arising from political and economic forces beyond their control. MarΓ­a Luz Cruz-Torres evokes the rich and varied experiences of the people who live in the villages of Celaya and El Cerro, showing how they invent and utilize their own social capital to emerge as whole persons in the face of globalization. She traces the histories of the two villages to illustrate the complex variation involved in community formation and to show how people respond to and utilize Mexican law and reform. Surrounded by limited resources, poverty, illness, sudden death, and daily oppression, these men and women create innovative social and cultural forms that mitigate these impacts. Cruz-Torres reveals not only how they manage to survive in the midst of horrendous circumstances but also how they transcend those impediments with dignity. She details the participation of household members in the subsistence, formal, and informal sectors of the economy, and how women use a variety of resources to guarantee their families’ survival. A sometimes tragic but ultimately vibrant story of human resistance, Lives of Dust and Water offers an important look at a little-studied but dynamically developing region of Mexico. It contributes to a more precise understanding of how rural coastal communities in Mexico emerged and continue to develop and adjust to the uncertainties of the globalizing world. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Review | ## Images ![Lives of Dust and Water: An Anthropology of Change and Resistance in Northwestern Mexico - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Fa+5jtuTL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/15172793-lives-of-dust-and-water-an-anthropology-of-change-resistance](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/15172793-lives-of-dust-and-water-an-anthropology-of-change-resistance) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*