James Alex Garza

About the Author

James Alex Garza is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the shadowy underbelly of Mexico's past, blending meticulous archival research with vivid narrative flair. Specializing in the social history of urban vice and criminality, Garza draws on primary sources to explore how sex, crime, and moral transgression shaped the fabric of Porfirian Mexico City, a bustling metropolis on the cusp of revolution. His scholarship challenges conventional narratives, revealing the human stories behind the statistics and offering fresh insights into the cultural dynamics of early 20th-century Latin America. With a PhD from a leading university, Garza has taught at prestigious institutions and contributed to numerous academic journals, making complex history accessible and engaging for both scholars and general readers alike.