NAFTA and the Campesinos The Impact of NAFTA on Small-Scale Agricultural Producers in Mexico and the Prospects for Change |
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| Editor:
| Rivera, Juan
Chavez, Manuel
Whiteford, Scott |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58966-180-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | University of Scranton Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $41.95 |
Book Description:
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The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has been one of the most hotly contested political and economic issues of the past 20 years. Contrary to much of the discussion in the U. S. media, this volume examines small family farms in Mexico which have fared worse economically since NAFTA's passage. A distinguished group of contributors provide historical background, policy analysis, case studies, comparisons with large agribusiness corporations, and recommendations for ways to...
More DescriptionThe North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has been one of the most hotly contested political and economic issues of the past 20 years. Contrary to much of the discussion in the U. S. media, this volume examines small family farms in Mexico which have fared worse economically since NAFTA's passage. A distinguished group of contributors provide historical background, policy analysis, case studies, comparisons with large agribusiness corporations, and recommendations for ways to improve the situation of small farms in the future. This volume will be essential to the understanding of multinational trade issues and agriculture in the twenty-first century.