Isbn: 9780520038905 - forging of the cosmic race: reinterpretation of colonial mexico (22 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The Forging of the Cosmic Race challenges the widely held notion that Mexico's colonial period is the source of many of that country's ills. The authors contend that New Spain was neither feudal nor pre-capitalists as some Neo-Marxist authors have argued. Instead they advance two central themes: that only in New Spain did a true mestizo society emerge, integrating Indians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians into a unique cultural mix; and that colonial Mexico forged a complex, balanced, and integrated economy that transformed the area into the most important and dynamic part of the Spanish empire.The revisionist view is based on a careful examination of all the recent research done on colonial Mexican history. The study begins with a discussion of the area's rich pre-Columbian heritage. It traces the merging of two great cultural traditions-the Meso-american and the European-which occurred as a consequence of the Spanish conquest. The authors analyze the evolution of a new mestizo society through an examination of the colony's institutions, economy, and social organization. The role of women and of the family receive particular attention because they were critical to the development of colonial Mexico. The work concludes with an analysis of the 18th century reforms and the process of independence which ended the history of the most successful colony in the Western hemisphere.The role of silver mining emerges as a major factor of Mexico's great socio-economic achievement. The rich silver mines served as an engine of economic growth that stimulated agricultural expansion, pastoral activities, commerce, and manufacturing. The destruction of the silver mines during the wars of Independence was perhaps the most important factor in Mexico's prolonged 19th century economic decline. Without the great wealth from silver mining, economic recovery proved extremely difficult in the post-independence period. These reverses at the end of the colonial epoch are important in understanding why Mexicans came to view the era as a burden to be overcome rather than as a formative period upon which to build a new nation. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).…

Condizione: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The Forging of the Cosmic Race challenges the widely held notion that Mexico's colonial period is the source of many of that country's ills. The authors contend that New Spain was neither feudal nor pre-capitalists as some Neo-Marxist authors have argued. Instead they advance two central themes: that only in New Spain did a true mestizo society emerge, integrating Indians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians into a unique cultural mix; and that colonial Mexico forged a complex, balanced, and integrated economy that transformed the area into the most important and dynamic part of the Spanish empire.The revisionist view is based on a careful examination of all the recent research done on colonial Mexican history. The study begins with a discussion of the area's rich pre-Columbian heritage. It traces the merging of two great cultural traditions-the Meso-american and the European-which occurred as a consequence of the Spanish conquest. The authors analyze the evolution of a new mestizo society through an examination of the colony's institutions, economy, and social organization. The role of women and of the family receive particular attention because they were critical to the development of colonial Mexico. The work concludes with an analysis of the 18th century reforms and the process of independence which ended the history of the most successful colony in the Western hemisphere.The role of silver mining emerges as a major factor of Mexico's great socio-economic achievement. The rich silver mines served as an engine of economic growth that stimulated agricultural expansion, pastoral activities, commerce, and manufacturing. The destruction of the silver mines during the wars of Independence was perhaps the most important factor in Mexico's prolonged 19th century economic decline. Without the great wealth from silver mining, economic recovery proved extremely difficult in the post-independence period. These reverses at the end of the colonial epoch are important in understanding why Mexicans came to view the era as a burden to be overcome rather than as a formative period upon which to build a new nation. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. Minimal foxing on fore-edge of book. Cover edges have minor shelf wear. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. Minor foxing on outter ends of book. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Cloth. Condizione: Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Foxing to edges of textblock. Former owner's name penned on title page. Jacket's front flap is price-clipped. Otherwise, clean and solid. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 362 pages. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

paperback. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. first edition,1p"; 123456789pt line. GOOD CONDITION IN GOOD UNCLIPT(S25.00) DUST JACKET EX LIBRARY COPY.Minimal marks, pocket removal scar. BOOK HAS CLEAN, SPINE, Top edge stamped, pocket removal scar & border staped at least once. Very nice dj under protective vinyl cover.DJ has spine sticker, else clean, comlete. & bright. ; Yellow spine titles on attractive green cloth hard covers.Dark Green titles on orange & b&w dust jacket, showing very large old church & huge plaza.maps to endpapers.; 362 pages; masterly narrative history of pre-colonial and colonial Mexico. . . . In synthesizing a massive amount of recent scholarship, the authors have done great service. . Illustrated by Photo Art section.Full page Maps (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of California Press, 1980. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. PO embossed stamp to the title page. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. xiv, 362p., b&w photo-insert section from period images, first edition cloth boards in dj. Entirely clean and sound, a very good copy. "The blending of four races in Mexico created a new people-- a 'cosmic race,' to use Jose Vasconcelos' evocative phrase" (p.4). From dj: "The authors contend that New Spain was neither feudal nor pre-capitalist as some Neo-Marxist authors have argued" - a "revisionist" p.o.v that argues that the colonial mining era enabled the creation of a mestizo society and the destruction of these mines has hobbled that creation to this day .that "only in New Spain did a true Mestizo society emerge, integrating Indians, Europeans, Afrricans and Asians into a unique cultural mix" .this view tainted with a whiff of neo-racism. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. dj: as new minus sunned spine. booK: as new. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; 362 clean, unmarked pages/index/bibliography; dj w/unclipped price; maps on end papers. b/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Tight square unmarked book in lightly rubbed dust jacket.; 9.13 X 6.57 X 1.11 inches; 408 pages. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0520038908. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Paperback. xiv, 362pp, index, bw ills, maps. Minor edge wear to card covers, crease to bottom front corner. Contends that colonial Mexico was a true mestizo society, integrating Indians, Europeans, Africans and Asians into a unique cultural mix. Discusses the areas rich pre-Columbian heritage, and traces the merging of meso-American and European cultures. The evolution of the new mestizo society is analyzed through an examination of the colony's institutions, economy and social organization. The role of women and family receive particular attention. The book concludes with an analisis of 18th century reforms and the process of independence which ended the history of the most successful colony in the western hemisphere. Size: 8vo. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, xvi,362pp, clean and sound, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper; ISBN: 0520038908. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. Price clipped. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. B/w Illus/ Maps (illustratore).