Political Ecologies of Cattle Ranching in Northern Mexico: Private Revolutions

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The book explores the resilience of private ranchers in northern Mexico through historical challenges like the Mexican Revolution and agrarian reforms. Focusing on the Rio Sonora region, it examines diverse management techniques, labor costs, gender roles, and decision-making processes on ranches of different sizes. The study reveals that ranchers generally operate independently, only collaborating on land title issues, showcasing the complexity of their decision-making that reflects the varied landscapes they manage.