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The Mexico Reader
History, Culture, Politics
Gilbert M. Joseph,Timothy J. Henderson
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The Mexico Reader
History, Culture, Politics
Gilbert M. Joseph,Timothy J. Henderson
About This Book
The Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos MĂ©xicos âthe many varied histories and cultures of Mexico. Unparalleled in scope, it covers pre-Columbian times to the present, from the extraordinary power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church to Mexico's uneven postrevolutionary modernization, from chronic economic and political instability to its rich cultural heritage. Bringing together over eighty selections that include poetry, folklore, photo essays, songs, political cartoons, memoirs, journalism, and scholarly writing, this volume highlights the voices of everyday Mexicansâindigenous peoples, artists, soldiers, priests, peasants, and workers. It also includes pieces by politicians and foreign diplomats; by literary giants Octavio Paz, Gloria AnzaldĂșa, and Carlos Fuentes; and by and about revolutionary leaders Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. This revised and updated edition features new selections that address twenty-first-century developments, including the rise of narcopolitics, the economic and personal costs of the United States' mass deportation programs, the political activism of indigenous healers and manufacturing workers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexico Reader is an essential resource for travelers, students, and experts alike.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- A Note on Style
- Introduction
- I. The Search for âLo Mexicanoâ
- II. Ancient Civilizations
- III. Conquest and Colony
- IV. Trials of the Young Republic
- Special Section. What Can Photographs Tell Us about Mexicoâs History?, John Mraz
- V. Revolution
- VI. The Perils of Modernity
- VII. From the Ruins
- VIII. The Border and Beyond
- IX. From the Perfect Dictatorship to an Imperfect Democracy
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources
- Index