Primer Foro Nacional Sobre Reforma Rural en México
By: [comité organizador, Herminio Baltazar C. ... et al.].
Contributors: Baltazar C., Herminio; Universidad Autónoma Chapingo.
Publisher: Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo
Published: 1989
Place of publication: [México
Language: spa
Number of pages: 239
Subjects: Rural development -- Mexico -- Congresses.; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Mexico -- Congresses.; Land reform -- Mexico -- Congresses.; Mexico -- Rural conditions -- Congresses.
Description: "The 25 position papers presented at 1988 national symposium criticize rural and agricultural policies and lack of bureaucratic support to satisfy basic needs and demands of peasants and agricultural workers. Works also denounce increasing influence of agribusinesses and foreign interests. Provides useful overview of rural problems and advances solutions current conservative Mexican leaders most likely will reject"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: The forum was held Nov. 16-17, 1988 at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingo.