1. The Mexican state's interests: a multi-level analysis-- 2. The consolidation of the Mexican state and the 'safety valve' of emigration (1848-1942)-- 3. From the Bracero agreements to 'delinkage' (1942-1982)-- 4. From a 'policy of having no policy' to 'a nation beyond Mexico's borders' (1982-2000)-- 5. Redefining Mexico's emigration policies (2000-2006)-- 6. Institutionalizing state-diaspora relations (2000-2006).