The Course of Mexican History - Softcover

Meyer, Michael C.; Sherman, The Late William L.; Deeds, Susan M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195148193 ISBN 13: 9780195148190

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Mexico's political, social, and economic landscapes have shifted in very striking ways in recent years, and the country now moves cautiously into the twenty-first century. The Course of Mexican History has been updated and revised to address these remarkable transformations. This seventh edition offers a completely up-to-date, lively, and engaging survey from pre-Columbian times to the present.
New sections cover the dramatic 2000 election of Vicente Fox to the presidency of Mexico; the privatization of state-owned enterprises and the concept of the free market; and the reaction of the communities of rural Mexico to this economic "progress." Lavishly illustrated throughout, the text features 250 photographs and drawings, and 14 maps for easy reference. The leading textbook in its field, The Course of Mexican History is indispensable for students interested in Mexican history, politics, economics, and culture.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael C. Meyer is at University of Arizona. The late William L. Sherman was at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Susan M. Deeds is at Northern Arizona University.

Review:

Praise for previous editions

"Easily remains the most useful and reader-friendly introduction to Mexican history in English." --Simon Collier, Vanderbilt University

"Meyer and Sherman have created and constantly updated an excellent text for a history of Mexico course."--Russell Magnaghi, Northern Michigan University

"Still the very best textbook on Mexico--a model of lucidity, brevity and factual reliability."--Franklin W. Knight, Johns Hopkins University

"Without a doubt, this is the best single volume any professor can use as a survey text. My students actually enjoy reading this text. I will always use it." --Jackie Booker, Western Connecticut State University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0195148193
• ISBN 13: 9780195148190
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 752