Toribio Esquivel Obregón

M s cerca del testimonio o de la narraci n hist rica que del an lisis erudito, esta obra constituye el primer intento de aproximaci n a la Revoluci n mexicana en su conjunto. Esta cr nica ofrece, adem s, una historia fotogr fica de la Revoluci n de 1910 a 1942.

México tiene siglos de luchar contra el absolutismo, el despotismo y la tiranía, y hasta contra la dictadura. Podrá el pueblo mexicano sobrevivir el gobierno del Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI).

This comprehensive review of rural policy in Mexico shows that the challenges and potential of rural areas are spatially differentiated and therefore require a place-based policy approach.

"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.