Estado y desarrollo

"Thorough study of the cathedral cabildo--the ruling body of the Episcopal church--in the important diocesis of Michoacán. Covers the entire colonial period. The cabildo is analyzed as a collegiate body aware of its historical identity, its responsibilities and duties, and its relationship with the bishop. Traces important nuances in the evolution of this body. Sustained by strong archival research, this is a commendable history of a key part of the secular church"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

México ha tenido a lo largo del siglo xx e inicios del siglo xxi una relación ambigua, por decir lo menos, con la democracia. Si bien es cierto que el texto constitucional de 1917 se inspiró en los ideales democráticos de la Ilustración francesa y de los constituyentes de Filadelfia –especialmente en la idea de “soberanía popular” de Jean Jacques Rousseau, en la teoría sobre la división y el equilibrio de poderes de Charles de Montesquieu y en la teoría del gobierno representativo y la necesaria operación de frenos y contrapesos en las relaciones entre las instituciones...

"This interview provides excellent insights into the life of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano, leader of the Partido de la Revolución Democrática. Discusses his personal and political motivations, his experience as the son of a Mexican president, and the consequences of this upbringing"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"Collection of newspaper articles by and about Esquivel Obregón, who served as Huerta's treasury secretary. Emphasizes his economic thought"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.