The Mexico Reader
eBook - PDF

The Mexico Reader

History, Culture, Politics

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Mexico Reader

History, Culture, Politics

About this book

The Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos Méxicos—the 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 Mexicans—indigenous peoples, artists, soldiers, priests, peasants, and workers. It also includes pieces by politicians and foreign diplomats; by literary giants Octavio Paz, Gloria Anzaldúa, 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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Yes, you can access The Mexico Reader by Gilbert M. Joseph, Timothy J. Henderson, Gilbert M. Joseph,Timothy J. Henderson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Mexican History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. A Note on Style
  5. Introduction
  6. I. The Search for “Lo Mexicano”
  7. II. Ancient Civilizations
  8. III. Conquest and Colony
  9. IV. Trials of the Young Republic
  10. Special Section. What Can Photographs Tell Us about Mexico’s History?, John Mraz
  11. V. Revolution
  12. VI. The Perils of Modernity
  13. VII. From the Ruins
  14. VIII. The Border and Beyond
  15. IX. From the Perfect Dictatorship to an Imperfect Democracy
  16. Suggestions for Further Reading
  17. Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources
  18. Index