Mexico and the United States in the Oil Controversy, 1917–1942

by Lorenzo Meyer

Book Overview

From reviews of the Spanish edition: "Meyer's perceptive commentary on Mexican power politics presents new insights into the petroleum lobbies in Mexico City and Washington. With unbiased empathy he shows the validity of Mexico's complaints about foreigners' deriving an overabundance of profit from a nonrenewable natural resource. He understands United States history and never abuses his license to criticize." --Hispanic American Historical Review...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292750323
• ISBN13: 9780292750326
• Release Date: August 1977
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.