Economía contra sociedad
Subtitle: el Istmo de Tehuantepec, 1907-1986
By: Leticia Reina Aoyama, coordinadora ; Gonzalo Piñón Jiménez ... [et al.].
Contributors: Reina, Leticia.; Piñón Jiménez, Gonzalo.
Edition: 1. ed.
Publisher: Nueva Imagen
Published: 1994
Place of publication: México, D.F
Language: spa
Number of pages: 350
Subjects: Rural development -- Mexico -- Tehuantepec, Isthmus of.; Tehuantepec, Isthmus of (Mexico) -- Economic policy.; Tehuantepec, Isthmus of (Mexico) -- Economic conditions.
Description: "First essay examines failed Ferrocarril Nacional de Tehuantepec from 1907-40. Following sections discuss unsuccessful efforts to modernize agriculture and introduce an industrial base to the region. Presents valuable information on Tablon irrigation dam, an excellent case study that exemplifies what can go wrong in large projects financed by multilateral banks. Important contribution to literature on development"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-350).