Avilacamachismo was an attempt on the part of the Mexican state to create a mass media-based cultural nationalism rooted in loyalty to Mexican personalities who embodied the experience of their history in the artifacts of their creativity. Miller (director, Center for Higher Education Ministry at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary) describes the era of avilacamachismo in 1940s Mexico, and looks at the dynamic relationship of culture and state that existed during this often overlooked and misunderstood period. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
