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"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Examines the role of public investment in Mexican decentralization at the national, state (Jalisco), and local (municipio) levels. Studies spatial pattern of public investment in Mexico with many graphs, maps, and commentary on the politics of public investment"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Ooggetuigenverslag van de verovering van de Nieuwe Wereld van de hand van een van de soldaten van Cortes.

"Focuses on the government's liberalization of trade, particularly that with North America. Concludes with an excellent assessment of the pros and cons of the external sector reforms"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

¿Nos movemos? No es fácil contestar esta pregunta. Poco se sabe sobre la movilidad social en México. La pobreza y la desigualdad en la distribución de la riqueza han sido los dos temas que tradicionalmente han acaparado la atención cuando se abordan los problemas de la sociedad. Y sin embargo, la movilidad social --o más bien su falta-- merece ser reconocida como uno de los grandes males sociales que nos afligen. Al dar a conocer los resultados de la primera encuesta nacional sobre movilidad social que se ha elaborado en nuestro país, este libro busca ofrecer elementos de análisis...