Guillermo Vargas Uribe Book order

Focusing on the Late Postclassical period of the Tarasco State, this work explores the interplay between geography, economics, and history during a time of significant conflict with the Mexicas. It highlights the territorial dynamics shaped by the Tarascan State's expansionist wars and the diverse cultural interactions that ensued. The author employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating economic history, human geography, and other social sciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the region's historical-economic geography.

The book explores the impact of neo-colonialism on Michoacán's biodiversity and resources, focusing on the rise of avocado cultivation and its ties to globalization and capitalism. It examines how Carlos Salinas' "capitalism of friends" has influenced the region, particularly along the avocado corridor between the Sierra Tarasca and Tierra Caliente. Additionally, it addresses the extraction of minerals like copper and the troubling intersection of organized crime with this extractivist model, highlighting the socio-economic challenges facing the area.