En un día como hoy--

Describes how the economy of Mexico developed during the colonial period by combining indigenous and Spanish institutions and discusses major changes in agriculture, mining, and commerce.

"Superb guide to a collection of documents from 1746-1823 given to Univ. Iberoamericana by philanthropist Manuel Arango Arías. Volume contains many papers relating to Miguel Hidalgo and family, as well as a large group devoted to independence. Excellent indices make this work a model of its kind. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

La investigación sobre la cultura política en México : visión panorámica de un campo de estudio en construcción / Esteban Krotz / - Elecciones y estadística / Rubén Hernández Cid / - Posibilidades y alcances de las técnicas antropológicas para el estudio de la cultura política / Angela Giglia, Rosalía Winocur.

"Revisionist view of the traditional interpretation of 1923 revolt as a reaction against Obregón's imposition of Calles. Authors study four different regional revolts between 1923-24, all with different leaders and provoked by different causes: Rómulo Figueroa in Guerrero, Enrique Estrada in Jalisco, Guadalupe Sánchez in Veracruz, and Fortunato Maycotte in Oaxaca. Rebels failed because of a lack of central control or unifying program. Adolfo de la Huerta played only a 'decorative role' in the armed movement against Obregón"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.