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The Mexico Reader

History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers)

Gilbert M. Joseph

Explore the many histories and cultures that make up contemporary Mexico with The Mexico Reader. This comprehensive guide provides a vivid introduction to the country's rich cultural heritage and its difficult, uneven modernization. The collection includes over eighty diverse selections, from poetry and folklore to photo essays and political cartoons, by a range of voices including indigenous peoples, women, politicians, patriots, artists, soldiers, rebels, priests, workers, peasants, foreign diplomats, and travelers. The book also covers the economic, political, and ideological power of the Roman Catholic Church on the country. Discover what it truly means to be Mexican in this enlightening read.
Publish Date
2003-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2003-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2002
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
9780822330424
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