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Urbanization and development in the Tarascan region since 1940

Urban anthropology • 10 (1) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 89-119

By: Kemper, Robert V..

Abstract

Based largely on census data and recent ethnographic studies, this work examines how urbanization has affected the Tarascan region and population. Local infrastructure development has been minimal, yet enough to bring in tourists and commodities. Most of the effect of urbanization has been outmigration to other cities in Mexico and the United States. The author notes how returned migrants and tourism have influenced culture change.

HRAF PubDate

2024

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central Mexico

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2023

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1940-1980

Coverage Place

central-northern Michoacán, Mexico

Notes

Robert V. Kemper

The Tarascan region includes the area around Lake Pátzcuaro, the Sierra region extending west of the lake, and the La Cañada valley along the northern edge of the Sierra. The Tarascan region also includes a small number of Tarascan-speaking living in some of the larger mestizo towns adjacent to the main Tarascan area: Uruapan, Pátzcuaro, Coeneo, Zacapu, Zamora.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-119)

LCCN

72627521

LCSH

Tarasco Indians