En un día como hoy--

"Technical and quantitative study of 1960-90 migration, based on census data. Status and variables such as age, occupation, civil status, education, fertility, income, and infant mortality are cross-tabulated. Census data allow only for inter-state migration analysis"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Important study of the Maximato (1928-34) sees Cardenismo as the culmination of - rather than the replacement for - many important political developments under Calles. Concludes that there were 'important differences' but also 'essential overlaps' between Calles and Cárdenas. Cardenismo would not have been possible without the Maximato"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

En las últimas décadas el tema del desarrollo social ha vuelto a la agenda de la investigación y las políticas públicas, despertando un intenso debate teórico y empírico en torno a su significado y al alcance de las políticas y mecanismos con los que se le busca impulsar. La concepción de desarrollo social se apoya en una mayor comprensión no sólo de la diversidad y complejidad de las necesidades de los seres humanos y de las sociedades que éstos construyen, sino también de la intrincada red de interacciones que mantienen con el entorno ambiental, y en una visión de futuro que...