The Course of Mexican History
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ISBN: 0195066006 / Publisher: Oxford University Press, March 1991
Historical perspectives on social, political, economic and cultural evolutional experiences from pre-Columbian period to modernity emphasizing population paradigms, lifestyles and female roles, evaluating war experiences and revolts and notable personalities
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This highly regarded book--long the standard in its field--draws on both classic and current sources to provide a comprehensive survey of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Covering Mexico's history from a broad range of perspectives--political, economic, social,and cultural--the fully revised and updated Fourth Edition contains important re-evaluations of Classic Maya civilization, a major assessment of the Miguel de la Madrid presidency, and an introduction to the Carlos Salinas de Gortari administration. In addition, a new section on U.S.-Mexico borderrelations has been added, and bibliographies have been brought up to date throughout.
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