How does communism really work in Mexico? A clear-eyed look at ideas, power, and everyday politics.
In Communism in Mexico, Ernst Halperin analyzes how political power, labor, and intellectual currents shape a country under a one-party system. The work explains why local elections aren’t freely competitive, how the ruling PRI maintains control, and why Mexican communism developed its own distinctive, often pluralistic character.
- How competing communist groups influence policy and public debate
- The link between labor unions, government, and the regime
- The role of intellectual trends and foreign influence on Mexican politics
- The impact of events like the Cuban crisis on local Communist attitudes and alignment
Ideal for readers of Latin American politics, Cold War history, and studies of social movements who want a grounded, policy-focused portrait of Mexico’s era.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intriguing evolution of the Mexican Communist movement. It challenges the theory that industrialization leads to socialism by examining the highly receptive middle-class intelligentsia while the working and peasant classes remain mostly immune to Communist ideology. The book offers a unique perspective on the ideological, historical, and cultural factors underlying this puzzling political phenomenon. By comparing Mexican Communism to its European and Latin American counterparts, the author provides an illuminating analysis of the movement's distinctive characteristics. The discussion centers on the impact of Soviet policy, the lack of monolithic discipline within Mexican Communism, and the role of fellow travelers. The book also sheds new light on the impact of the Cuban Revolution on Mexican Communist thought. This timely and thought-provoking analysis deepens our understanding of the complex dynamics of Communism in Mexico and beyond. It offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to unravel the intricacies of this ever-present political force. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527732070_0
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