Duke University Press Political Landscapes - Duke University Press - Mexico History

Explore the complex history of Mexican land redistribution and forest management in Political Landscapes: Forests, Conservation, and Community in Mexico. Published by Duke University Press, this book examines the aftermath of the 1917 Mexican Revolution and its impact on the states of Chihuahua and Michoacan. Following the revolution, inhabitants in these regions received large portions of prime timberland through land redistribution programs. However, the federal government kept management rights, leading to decades of tension. Christopher R. Boyer investigates the resulting conflicts between rural and indigenous villages, government agencies, and private timber companies. This work provides a detailed look at how these different groups fought for control over forest resources and how management decisions shaped the region. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of the Americas, Mexican political development, and the struggle over natural resource management.