Economía contra sociedad

"First essay examines failed Ferrocarril Nacional de Tehuantepec from 1907-40. Following sections discuss unsuccessful efforts to modernize agriculture and introduce an industrial base to the region. Presents valuable information on Tablon irrigation dam, an excellent case study that exemplifies what can go wrong in large projects financed by multilateral banks. Important contribution to literature on development"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.