
Surveys the history, economy and social customs of a Mexican village, noting the ways in which peasants have adapted to urbanization and industrialization
This work investigates the socio-economic structure and cultural evolution of Tepoztlán, Mexico, as it transitions from a traditional peasant society to an integrated participant in a modernizing nation. Oscar Lewis, a prominent anthropologist known for his fieldwork in Mexico, utilizes longitudinal data and ethnographic observation to analyze how rural populations navigate the pressures of urbanization and industrialization. The text presents a framework for understanding the persistence of traditional customs alongside the adoption of new economic practices.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Anthropologists frequently cite this work as a foundational case study for understanding the complexities of peasant life in the mid-20th century. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous look at the intersection of tradition and modernity.
Page Count:
104
Publication Date:
1960-01-01
Publisher:
Harcourt College Pub
ISBN-10:
0030060508
ISBN-13:
9780030060502
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