A presidential vision

Upon assuming the Mexican presidency in 2000, Vicente Fox ended the one-party rule that had dominated the country for nearly 80 years. He worked his way to office from humble beginnings and served through 2006. Vroman’s Bookstore and Caltech have invited the former leader to discuss and read from his new book, “Revolution of Hope.” His work centers on Fox’s vision of and for the Americas’ future and explores the weighty topics of immigration, free trade, indigenous rights, the chasm between classes, the war in Iraq, religion and globalization.

“Vicente Fox: Revolution of Hope,” Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. (626) 449-5320.