Cattle in the Backlands: Mato Grosso and the Evolution of Ranching in the Brazilian Tropics

Introduction. The Paradox Of Tropical Ranching -- Mirror Of The Land : Regional Geography And Environmental Imperatives -- Establishing Roots : The Ranching Economy To 1914 -- A Boom Of Sorts : The Ranching Economy, 1914/1950 -- Land Access : Opportunities And Obstacles -- Cowboys, Hands, And Native Peoples : Labor Relations -- The Dynamics Of The Mundane : Everyday Ranching -- National Breeds And Hindu Idols -- Conclusion. Transformation And Continuity. Robert W. Wilcox. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 235-306) And Index.