Handmade Brick for Texas

The book explores the historical significance of brickmaking as a foundational non-agricultural industry in the lower Rio Grande/Rio Bravo region, tracing its evolution into a precursor for the maquiladora industry post-1965. Scott Cook's extensive research from the early 1990s to the present delves into the handmade brick industry's development and its competitive landscape in the Texas market, highlighting its role in shaping the U.S.-Mexico border economy.