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1888, pt. 2, includes meteoroloical observations reported from the Observatorio Meteorológico-Magnético de Central Mexico, for the years 1877-1888.

"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

This comprehensive review of rural policy in Mexico shows that the challenges and potential of rural areas are spatially differentiated and therefore require a place-based policy approach.

"Examines the role of public investment in Mexican decentralization at the national, state (Jalisco), and local (municipio) levels. Studies spatial pattern of public investment in Mexico with many graphs, maps, and commentary on the politics of public investment"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Este cuarto volumen narra los cambios y vivencias del siglo XIX. Desligarse formalmente de Espa a no provoc cambios inmediatos en la vestimenta ni en la comida y mucho menos en la mentalidad de los diversos sectores de la poblaci n. Pero, al poco tiempo, la cultura material se fue transformando. Las casas se constru an de distinta manera, otros ingredientes hicieron su aparici n en la cocina, la educaci n se volvi m s utilitarista, la moral m s laica, el culto religioso m s de espacios privados. Bienes y vivencias antes desconocidos -la luz el ctrica o el transporte en tranv a- se volvieron...