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Show 105 1953 Editorial. "La Economia Indigena en las Regiones Aridas," America Indigena, XIII, No. 1 (January, 1953), pp. 3-6. In Spanish and English. A discussion by the Editor of the ways to give immediate and effective help to the Indians and the steps which should be taken: 1) Modernization of the primitive techniques used in crafts. 2) Creation of really good markets, eliminating middlemen. At the time of the Editorial, stalls had been set up along the Pan American Highway to sell articles directly to travelers. Editorial. "Las Tradiciones Novicas," America Indigena, XIII, No. 3 (July, 1953), pp. 151-154. In Spanish and English. The Editor points out that the life of the Indian is ruled to a greater or lesser degree by old traditions; two of these affect the life of the Indian in a harmful way and are related to soil erosion and bad agricultural practices. He goes on to explain. Caso, Alfonso (Mexico), "Beneficencia e Indigenismo," America Indigena, XIII, No. 4 (October, 1953), pp. 259-262. English Summary: The author brings up a very interesting point for the correct solution of the Indian problem: he examines, discusses and rejects an idea, generally accepted in certain circles, that the betterment of Indian groups can be satisfactorily brought about through charity. He states: "The Indian does not ask for charity: he is not a helpless, needy person to whom society should give everything, but rather an energetic, hard-working individual who tries harder than anyone else to make unproductive land produce." 'The Indians are always ready to cooperate; they are constantly offering their services free to achieve some important social improvements for their community." "The solution of the problem does not lie in giving each Indian food, clothes or other things for himself or his family, but in helping the community by means of technical device, credit, teaching of crafts and trades, improvement of their livestock and crops, and the organization of producers' consumers and transportation cooperatives." Then Dr. Caso tells of the work of the National Indian Institute of Mexico, which he heads, in this direction. 1955 Editorial. "Economia Indigena," America Indigena, XV No. 2, (April, 1955), pp. 83-88. Supports the point of view of Dr. Lucio Mendieta y Nunez, brought out in his lecture of "The Sociological Orientation of Economics." |
