Synopsis "Quiroga: A Mexican Municipio (in English)"
""Quiroga: A Mexican Municipio"" is a non-fiction book written by Donald Dilworth Brand, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of Quiroga, a municipality located in the state of Michoac�����n, Mexico. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the pre-Columbian era, the Spanish conquest, the colonial period, the Mexican Revolution, and the contemporary challenges facing the region.Brand draws on a variety of sources, including archival research, interviews with local residents, and his own personal experiences living in Quiroga. He explores the unique cultural traditions of the Pur�����pecha people, who are the indigenous inhabitants of the area, as well as the complex interactions between different ethnic groups and social classes.The book also delves into the economic and political factors that have shaped Quiroga's development over time, including the impact of globalization and the challenges of rural poverty. Throughout the book, Brand emphasizes the resilience and creativity of the people of Quiroga, who have adapted to changing circumstances and maintained their cultural identity in the face of external pressures.Overall, ""Quiroga: A Mexican Municipio"" provides a rich and nuanced portrait of a vibrant and complex community, and offers insights into the broader issues facing rural Mexico today. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Mexican history, anthropology, and sociology, as well as to anyone interested in the cultural diversity and social dynamics of contemporary Mexico.Smithsonian Institution Institute Of Social Anthropology Publication, No. 11.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
