JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fueling Mexico: Energy and Environment, 1850–1950 by Germán Vergara, and: Electrifying Mexico: Technology and the Transformation of a Modern City by Diana J. Montaño (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2024, v. 65, n. 2. P. 685 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wendt, Helge 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books, "Fueling Mexico: Energy and Environment, 1850–1950" by Germán Vergara and "Electrifying Mexico: Technology and the Transformation of a Modern City" by Diana J. Montaño, which explore the history of energy in Mexico. Vergara's book focuses on the diverse transformations of the Mexican energy system and the increasing use of fossil fuels, while Montaño's book examines the sociocultural dynamics of electricity in Mexico City. The books highlight the historic specificity of Mexico's energy development and the impact of international enterprises in the Mexican energy sector. Both studies emphasize the complexity and richness of Mexico's energy history, challenging simplistic narratives of modernization. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2024/04, Vol. 65, Issue 2, p685
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2024.a926326
  • Accession Number:177215804
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