Politics in Mexico

Description

Thoroughly grounded in Mexican history and based on extensive field research, this introduction to the politics of Mexico, now in its third edition, examines the roots of Mexico's contemporary political culture. Politics in Mexico not only explores the structure of government and its electoral process but also looks at the impact of the political and economic modernization since 1988 and the possibilities for Mexico's future. Completely updated throughout, this text includes the 1997 electoral data and polling material as well as expanded sections on women, drug-related corruption, the armed forces in Mexico, and nongovernmental organizations and human rights groups.

First Sentence

An exploration of a society's politics is, by nature, all-encompassing.

Description

Examines the roots of Mexico's contemporary political culture. Featuring data from two recent major research projects, the book discusses the historical background and evolution of voter behavior responsible for sweeping Mr. Fox into office. It analyzes the important role of Congress and the special relationship between presidents Fox and Bush, and it provides previously unpublished survey research on Mexican beliefs about democracy. Also features new data and tables based on original research that strengthen existing coverage of women, religion, decision-making, political participation, citizen socialization, and electoral politics.

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Other Editions

• Politics in Mexico: The Democratic TransformationOxford University Press, USA2002-08-22
• Politics in MexicoOxford University Press1993-01-01
• La política en MéxicoSiglo Veintiuno Editores1995-01-01
• Politics in MexicoOxford University Press1996-01-01
• Politics in MexicoOxford University Press1999-01-01
• Politics in MexicoOxford University Press, USA2006-10-09