Herlinda Landín Alcántar

About the Author

Herlinda Landín Alcántar is a distinguished Mexican sociologist and academic whose work centers on rural development and social transformation in contemporary contexts. With a career spanning decades, she has dedicated herself to exploring the intricacies of rural sociology, particularly through the lens of the Nueva Ruralidad framework, which redefines rural spaces in light of globalization and modernization. Her research bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for policy and community empowerment, drawing from extensive fieldwork in rural Mexico. As an educator and author, Landín Alcántar has influenced generations of scholars and practitioners, advocating for inclusive approaches to sustainable rural progress. Her seminal contributions continue to shape discourses on equity and resilience in agrarian societies.