Mexicana

"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.

"Detailed documentation of the implementation of the Plan Nacional de Desarrollo for the years 1989-94. Contains sections on the goals of the plan, the methods of implementation, and an assessment of accomplishments. Also includes the extensive legislation surrounding the plan"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Con un infinito respeto, Mariana registra las expresiones populares. Nada hay en ella del fotografo al acecho de las mas violentas emociones, no quiere que la envien a donde esta la accion. Su guerra es otra y es muy honda. A veces se siente culpable de no gozar la vida urbana, de no haberse dedicado a las contradicciones de la ciudad, el amontonamiento de seres humanos, el smog, la agresion, el desamor...

"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.