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Mexican Politics: The Dynamics of Change

by Howard Handelman

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ISBN13: 9780312101541
ISBN10: 0312101546
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This introduction traces the historical development of Mexico's political system. It puts into context current events such as the NAFTA accord, the Chiapas uprising, the economic crisis of 1994 and the downfall of a former president, and demands for greater political pluralism in an era of economic hardship. US-Mexican relations are analysed.

Synopsis:

MEXICAN POLITICS traces the historical development of Mexico's political system and analyzes U.S./Mexico relations, highlighting Mexico's importance to the U.S. Current events such as the NAFTA accord, the Chiapas uprising, the economic crisis of 1994, and the downfall of a former president are explored in context.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-193) and index.

About the Author

Howard Handelman is a professor and chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He specializes in Latin American and Third World politics. His recent books include: THE CHALLENGE OF THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT (3rd Edit

Table of Contents

Preface. Map. 1. Mexico: The Ongoing Crisis. 2. The Origins of Modern Mexico. 3. The Structure of Government. 4. Elections and the Party System. 5. Interest Groups and Popular Protest. 6. Mexicos Changing Political Economy. 7. Mexico and the United States. 8. Prospects for the Future. Acronyms. Bibliography. Index.

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ISBN:
9780312101541
Subtitle:
The Dynamics of Change
Author:
Handelman, Howard
Author:
Handelman
Publisher:
Wadsworth Publishing Company
Location:
New York :
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Politics and government
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Government (non-U.S.)
Subject:
Economic Conditions
Subject:
United States Relations Mexico.
Subject:
Latin America - Mexico
Subject:
Government - International
Subject:
General Political Science
Subject:
Mexico Economic conditions.
Subject:
Mexico - Politics and government - 1988-2000
Copyright:
Series Volume:
v18/1996
Publication Date:
November 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
8.97x6.00x.55 in. .66 lbs.

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