Secretos de familia
Subtitle: libaneses y élites empresariales en Yucatán
By: Luis Alfonso Ramírez.
Edition: 1. ed.
Series: Regiones
Publisher: Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Dirección General de Publicaciones
Published: 1994
Place of publication: México, D.F
Language: spa
Number of pages: 487
Subjects: Businesspeople -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) -- History; Elite (Social sciences) -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) -- History; Middle class -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) -- History; Lebanese -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) -- History; Family -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) -- History; Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- Economic conditions
Description: "Fascinating volume examines family history of Lebanese immigrants from time of arrival to consolidation as elites. Contends that extended families replaced certain functions of society and created conditions for competitive and profitable enterprise. Also looks at how elites that emerged from the middle class use coalitions. Analyzes relationship between political and economic aspects of social life. Based on case studies and historical analysis"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-487).