Describes the causes of the Great Depression, its social and cultural impacts, and the programs created to try to end it, discussing such topics as the Dust Bowl, the New Deal, and Hoover and Roosevelt's presidencies.
Examines the history of economic problems in Mexico, looks at some of country's resources, and discusses attempts to boost the Mexican economy. Includes a chronology, glossary, and other references.
An introduction to the many natural resources that provide Mexican people with food products and jobs in fishing, forestry, mining, industry, and tourism.
An examination of the agricultural and industrial products of the African countries. Uses photographs to convey visually the spirit of the African industries.