Changing Structure of Mexico: Political, Social and Economic Prospects (Columbia University Seminars)

Mexican government officials and economists and US scholars offer 35 articles written between December 1994 and June 1995. After overviews, they cover Mexico's economic structures and policies, quality of life and environment, politics and social structures, and regional structures. Among the specific topics are tax reform under the Salinas administration, the utilization and management of water resources, Indians and Afro-Mexicans, and approaches to sustainable development in Mexico City. Some of the articles appeared in Challenge magazine and contain no bibliographic references. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.