Distant Neighbors
A Portrait of the Mexicans
Published on 6. July 2011
432 pages
978-0-307-79380-5 (ISBN)
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A study of Mexico - political, social, cultural, economic - by a journalist who was for the past 6 years the NYT bureau chief in Mexico City. With portraits of Mexico's top leaders, about a nation whose stability is vital to our national well-being.
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10/1989
Random House Inc
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Alan Riding
Distant Neighbors
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11/1985
Vintage Books USA
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12/1984
Random House USA Inc
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For twelve years, Alan Riding was the European cultural correspondent for the New York Times. He was previously bureau chief for the Times in Paris, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City. Riding is the author of And the Show Went On and Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans. He lives in Paris with his wife, Marlise Simons, a writer for the Times.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- 1. The Mexicans
- 2. The Roots of the Nation
- 3. From Revolution to Institution
- 4. The System: Myths and Rewards
- 5. The (Generally) Loyal Opposition
- 6. Corruption: Oil and Glue
- 7. Economic Models, Miracles and Mistakes
- 8. "The Oil Is Ours!"
- 9. Land Sí, Liberty No
- 10. Indians Body and Soul
- 11. The Social Crisis:: Catching Up with the Population
- 12. The Family Safety Net
- 13. Mexico City:: Magnet and Monster
- 14. The Other Mexicos
- 15. Culture for Some and for Many
- 16. ". And So Close to the United States"
- 17. Foreign Policy:: Facing Central America
- 18. Shaping an Uncertain Future
- Afterword
- Selected Bibliography
