La izquierda mexicana y el régimen político

"Important contribution for understanding the crucial transitional regime of Manuel Avila Camacho (1940-46). Series of detailed essays explores Mexico's public policy during the period, particularly its international linkages to and role in hemispheric defense. Also examines development of important labor movements and the composition of corporatist interest groups. Includes an imaginative interpretation of cultural contributions by Carlos Monsiváis"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Emilio Rabasa fue un eminente jurista, político, periodista, diplomático y novelista mexicano. Sin embargo, poco se sabe de su vida personal. Hale, investigador del liberalismo mexicano, nos revela aspectos novedosos de la carrera, vida privada y personalidad de Rabasa, y también analiza sus ideas políticas, jurídicas y sociales demostrando la continuidad e incluso la supervivencia del liberalismo de fines del siglo XIX tras la Revolución. Así, encontraremos que el liberalismo de Rabasa fue distinto: estuvo transformado por el positivismo europeo, la política de los científicos y el...

"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.

"Wide-ranging set of papers dealing with most aspects of the economy. Topics include: the transition to democracy, economic reforms, sustainable production, agriculture, industry, education and technology, productivity and competition, and employment"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.