Empresa extranjera y mercado interno
Subtitle: el Ferrocarril Central Mexicano, 1880-1907
By: Sandra Kuntz Ficker.
Publisher: Colegio de México
Published: 1995
Place of publication: México, D.F
Language: spa
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Ferrocarril Central Mexicano -- History.; Railroads -- Economic aspects -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century.; Investments, Foreign -- Mexico.
Description: "Extensive landmark study of Mexico's most important railroad line from its inception to its takeover by the Mexican government. Includes massive statistical studies of the railroad's effect on agricultural and mineral production. Concludes that the railroad could modernize Mexico only to the extent that the rest of society permitted"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-383) and index.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral) under title: El Ferrocarril Central Mexicano, 1880-1907.