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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Riding, Alan. Distant neighbors. New York : Knopf, 1985, c1984 (OCoLC)558160312 |
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| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Alan Riding |
| ISBN: | 0394500059 9780394500058 |
| OCLC Number: | 11029416 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | xii, 385 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. The Mexicans -- 2. The roots of the nation -- 3. From revolution to institution -- 4. The system : myths and rewards -- 5. The (generally) loyal opposition -- 6. Corruption : oil and glue -- 7. Economic models, miracles and mistakes -- 8. "The oil is ours!" -- 9. Land sí, liberty no -- 10. Indians body and soul -- 11. The social crisis : catching up with the population -- 12. The family safety net -- 13. Mexico City : magnet and monster -- 14. The other Mexicos -- 15. Culture for some and for many -- 16. "... And so close to the United States -- 17. Foreign policy : facing Central America -- 18. Shaping an uncertain future |
| Responsibility: | Alan Riding. |
Abstract:
Discusses various aspects of Mexican society including anthropology, history, economics, politics and culture.
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