Mexico, NAFTA and the Hardships of Progress: Historical Patterns and Shifting Methods of Oppression

by Richard Krooth

Since the 16th century, Mexico has in many ways been held captive by outsiders. In the modern era, outsiders have most often made their impact through control of the Mexican economy and helping to establish a ruling elite while millions of ordinary citizens face abject poverty. With the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico's leadership predicted a new wave of economic progress in the country. However, a devaluation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786476052
• ISBN13: 9780786476053
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher