Abstract
This paper is a review of the book's content as well as an analysis of the research methodology used by the author. The analysis focuses particularly on the use of 'social mapping', that is, those social mapping techniques which were utilized by the author, as well as how traditional anthropological research methods were used to create maps of the social landscape in the Chiapas and Mexico.

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"In Basta! Land and the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas, George Collier is examining the social, economic, and historical context in which the Zapatista rebellion took place. Collier traces the history of the region from colonial times to the present day and he examines the unique relationship Chiapas has had with the Mexican government, and possible reasons for why the rebellion occurred there instead of among peasants in other regions of Mexico. On the one hand, he considers the conditions that contributed to the rise of the rebellion, on the other, he is using the development of the Zapatista uprising as a point of reference for examining the changes that political forces and economic restructuring has wrought on the region of Chiapas. He looks not only at the relationship between indigenous people and the Mexican government, but he maps the power structure and relationships within communities, as well as the conflicts between peasant communities. In so doing, he challenges the stereotypes fostered in the media of the indigenous peoples as either passive victims or the indigenous communities as models of egalitarianism. He uses the situation in Chiapas to highlight the pitfalls of macro-economic policies embraced by Mexico and the world in the name of 'development'. In mapping the changes in the lives of peasants in Chiapas, he looks not only at the ways macro-economic policies have disadvantaged them, but also at the ways they have adapted and innovated in the face of change. He posits that not only does restructuring marginalize subsistence farmers, creating more stress for the nation, but that due to their adaptability and innovations peasants are an overlooked resource in attempts to revitalize the Mexican economy."

Tags:spanish, conquest, colonization, economic, exploitation, mexican, nation, ezln, guatemala

Abstract
This paper discusses Neil Harvey's book about the Chiapas Rebellion in southeastern Mexico. The paper summarizes the book, explains Harvey's objective in writing the book, discusses the areas Harvey chose to emphasize in his study of the rebellion and points out the book's weaknesses.

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"On the first day of January in 1994, the state of Chiapas in southeastern Mexico was wracked by unprecedented political upheaval. It is no coincidence that this was also the day on which The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was officially implemented. So as the President of Mexico, Carlos Salinas de Gortari, was celebrating what he considered the greatest achievement of his administration, the Ejercito Zapatista de Liberacion Nacional (EZLN) began its war against that very government which Salinas represented. And the world was watching."

Tags:uprising, historical, underpinnings, movement, peasants, basic, human, rights, cause

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"INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND
THE CHIAPAS REVOLT IN MEXICO
Introduction
This research examines the revolt of the Mayas in Chiapas State in Mexico in 1994 within the context of international conflict resolution. The paradigms..realist, structuralist, and globalist..of international conflict resolution theory are defined, and the actors in the Chiapas action are evaluated within the contexts of these paradigms.

Defining the Paradigms
There are several approaches to the assessment of international political relations. One approach posits that cultural traditions provide the best basis for understanding motivations for policy (Skidmore and Smith, 1989, p. 9).."

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"CHIAPAS REBELLION
This research paper describes and analyzes the Chiapas rebellion in Mexico in 1994-1995, what happened and why and the consequences. This outbreak of violence in the state of Chiapas did not represent a spontaneous indigenous uprising nor did it represent a serious military threat to the Federal government; however, because of when and where it occurred and its aftereffects, including the government's reaction and other events, it helped accelerate political change in Mexico and reflected the severe economic and social stresses which were associated with the economic restructuring and modernization of the country.

Uprising and Reactions
On January 1-2, 1994, six days after Mexico ratified the North American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA), a force of 1000-.."

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines why the Zapatistas movement in Chiapas, Mexico rebelled against the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. The writer discusses conditions in Chiapas and the negative impact on the inhabitants of NAFTA.

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"The following presents the topic of why the Zapatistas movement in Chiapas Mexico rebelled against the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). How the NAFTA influenced the uprising of the Zapatistasin Chiapas Mexico is discussed. This is followed by a summary and conclusions. "Introduction to Chiapas Mexico. Chiapas is located in the most southern portion of the country. The indigenous populations make up ..."

Tags:NAFTA, Mexico, chiapas, foreign investment, trade, zapatistas

Abstract
A history of the Zapatista revolution in Chiapas, Mexico, that examines the role of NAFTA and the PRI party in Mexico in engendering revolt among the indigenous community. The paper also examines the role of subcomandante marcos.

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"The Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico has been much discussed. Looking back on the movement with thirteen years of historical perspective, it seems clear that the movement has contributed to some important reforms within the Mexican political structure. From the very beginning, the Zapatista movement was unlike other Latin-American movements that aimed to overthrow the government through guerilla warfare, instead the Zapatistas sought to make changes to the Mexican political structure through manipulation of the media and popular culture. This paper will examine the Zapatista revolution from..."

Tags:Mexico, zapatista, revolution, chiapas, mayan, indian, indigenous, democratization, nafta

Abstract
Economic, political, and social change in Mexico were surveyed and analyzed. Largely, the period covered in this survey and analysis covered the past two decades with some projection for the country?s future.

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"MEXICO: ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL CHANGE SURVEY & ANALYSIS

Executive Summary
Economic, political, and social change in Mexico were surveyed and analyzed. Largely, the period covered in this survey and analysis covered the past two decades with some projection for the country's future. Economic, political, and social changes were considered within the contexts of the past (Mexico prior to 1990), the present (Mexico subsequent to 1989 and prior to 1999), and the future (Mexico subsequent to 1998.

The central issues that defined Mexico over the decade or so prior to 1990 were the emergence of the country's huge external debt problem and the government's initiatives to reverse prior constitutionally mandated agrarian land reform. These two issues remained salient in the 1990s, as the ..."

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"A discussion of ethnocultural expression and its political and cultural consequences in modern Mexico will provide a focus for a look at the plight of Mexico's indigenous people, or Indians as they are represented by the Zapatistas. Some of the determinants of ethnocultural identity are the following: language; race; class; gender; epochal events (formation of collective consciousness); ideology; and religion. Some of the causal factors of inter-ethnic conflict which yield a conceptual framework for comparative analysis are the following: state repression; territorial control/irredentism; fear of persecution/extermination; migration/expulsion; and economic inequalities/class conflicts. The above factors are all relevant to an analysis of the manner in which Mexico's indigenous people have been subjugated by a corrupt federal ..."

Tags:MEXICO

Abstract
This paper explains that the relationship between feminism and national movements must be understood as a delicate balance between liberation and oppression. The author points out that women, who are taking charge and fighting back, are prominent and varied across the globe in countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, Iraqi Kurdistan, Columbia, Mexico, Burma, Tamil Eelam, Ireland, and even in socialist Cuba. The paper stresses that national liberation struggles across the globe are fighting for a better world, hoping to overcome social inequalities, and improve the function of the government to represent equally the needs of all people.

Table of Contents
Definition: Women and National Liberation
The Challenge: Defying Female Stereotypes
An Example: A Voice in Irish Liberation
An Archetype of Liberation: Women of the Chiapas
Liberation: A New World for Women

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"The Chiapas of Mexico is the birthplace of a movement that is representative of the National Liberation struggles worldwide. The Chiapas are home to many Indigenous Mexicans living in poverty. Many cannot even speak Spanish, and are underrepresented and mistreated by the Mexican government. In the Chiapas, most homes have no running water, septic systems, or floors made of anything but dirt. The people live in severe poverty, unable to supply their children with adequate food, education, or health care. Very few of the homes have electricity. This is an outrage because the reservoirs in the Chiapas supply 60% of the country's electricity, with dams and wells supplying water and power to other parts of the country but not to the inhabitants of the Chiapas where they are located. In addition, these people have continually suffered abuse from the military forces."

Tags:inequalities, chiapas, mexico, global, oppression

Abstract
This paper begins by noting the benefits of the NAFTA agreement for industry and the concentration of those benefits in northern and central Mexico. Agricultural exporters in the north (tomatoes, roses, citrus fruits) adjacent to California have also benefited. However, corn and sorghum, the two largest domestic crops and the principle crops in the 'agri-subsistence' south (including Chiapas), have all faltered under freer trade.