Product Description

Thoroughly grounded in Mexican history and based on extensive field research, this introduction examines the roots of Mexico's contemporary political culture and its democratic transformation. Now in its fifth edition, Politics in Mexico has been completely updated and revised to cover the 2006 presidential elections. Featuring data from four recent major research projects, the book discusses the historical background and evolution of voter behavior responsible for sweeping Mr. Fox into office in 2000 and electing his successor in 2006. It analyzes the increasingly important role of Congress, and the relationship between Mexico and the United States. This edition features new data and tables based on original survey research that strengthens existing coverage of women, religion and politics, decision-making, political participation, citizen socialization, voter behavior, federalism, and electoral politics. Engagingly written by one of the top scholars in the field, Politics in Mexico is essential reading for students of Mexican or Latin American politics, comparative politics, and Mexican history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #672990 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review

". . . a classic among students of Mexican and Latin American political science and history."--Este Pais
"The virtues of this fine, rich book are many. . . . I can think of no better introduction to Mexican politics."--Inter-American Review of Bibliography
"In providing this succinct and well-written overview of the evolving Mexican political system, Camp brings the excitement and interest of Mexican politics to a wide audience."--Journal of Developing Areas

About the Author
Roderic Ai Camp is at Claremont McKenna College.