A01=Clifton Kroeber
Age Group_Uncategorized
Age Group_Uncategorized
Author_Clifton Kroeber
automatic-update
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=HBJK
Category=JPA
Category=NHK
COP=United States
Delivery_Pre-order
eq_bestseller
eq_history
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
eq_non-fiction
eq_society-politics
history
history of the Americas
Language_English
PA=Temporarily unavailable
political history
political science
political studies of particular countries and areas
Price_€20 to €50
PS=Active
softlaunch
Product details
- ISBN 9780520322530
- Weight: 499g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jul 2022
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
Secure
checkout
Fast Shipping
Easy returns
Man, Land, and Water delves into the socioeconomic and political evolution of Mexico during a transformative era, emphasizing the intertwined dynamics of land ownership, water management, and agricultural policy. Spanning the latter half of the 19th century into the early 20th, this work provides a detailed narrative of how successive administrations, from Benito Juárez to Porfirio Díaz, grappled with modernizing a nation constrained by entrenched inequalities and limited resources. At the heart of the analysis lies the Liberal vision of creating a robust class of small, independent farmers as the backbone of both economic growth and democratic stability, juxtaposed with the challenges of implementing such ideals amidst social, political, and environmental barriers.
The book meticulously chronicles the paradox of Liberal land policies, which, despite their intent to empower smallholders, often resulted in land concentration among elites and foreign investors. The influence of railroads and infrastructural improvements is critically assessed, demonstrating how these projects spurred growth in select sectors like mining and textiles while leaving the agrarian economy largely stagnant. Furthermore, the study unpacks the limitations of irrigation and colonization efforts, revealing a persistent neglect of Mexico’s rural poor and indigenous populations. By tracing these historical threads, the book not only illuminates the foundations of agrarian unrest leading up to the Mexican Revolution but also offers a nuanced perspective on the enduring struggles over land and resource equity.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.
The book meticulously chronicles the paradox of Liberal land policies, which, despite their intent to empower smallholders, often resulted in land concentration among elites and foreign investors. The influence of railroads and infrastructural improvements is critically assessed, demonstrating how these projects spurred growth in select sectors like mining and textiles while leaving the agrarian economy largely stagnant. Furthermore, the study unpacks the limitations of irrigation and colonization efforts, revealing a persistent neglect of Mexico’s rural poor and indigenous populations. By tracing these historical threads, the book not only illuminates the foundations of agrarian unrest leading up to the Mexican Revolution but also offers a nuanced perspective on the enduring struggles over land and resource equity.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.
