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Synopsis
This study examines how Mexico’s 19th‑century reforms redefined church and state, shaping civil life for generations.
From the Reform era’s key decrees to the laws that separated church from state, the book presents how constitutional changes transformed religious practice, civil rights, and governance. It covers the way civil authority began to regulate religion, provide secular public services, and redefine vows, property, and civil matrimony.
Readers will see the sequence of reforms, the roles of political leaders, and the practical effects on churches, clergy, and citizens. The work highlights the tensions between tradition and modern state power, offering a concise view of constitutional changes and their lasting impact on Mexican society.
- How the state asserted independence from religious institutions
- Rules around civil marriage and the civil registry of acts
- Suppression and regulation of religious orders and property
- Limits on religious influence in public life and schooling
Ideal for readers of history, constitutional law, and Latin American studies seeking a clear account of Mexico’s reform era and its long‑term effects.
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About the Author
Luis Cabrera is Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Birmingham, where he also serves as an associate member of the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics. He has published widely on issues of global justice, and is a leading scholar in the recent resurgence of systematic thought on global political integration.
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