The Course of Mexican History - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195110013 ISBN 13: 9780195110012

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Still the leading survey text on Mexican history from the pre-Columbian period to the present, this thoroughly updated edition of The Course of Mexican History introduces a new co-author, Susan Deeds. This sixth edition offers a fresh understanding of pre-Columbian cultures by addressing trends in the fast-changing field of Mayan studies as well as new interpretations of the Classic and Post-Classic periods. The revised colonial sections incorporate recent scholarship on women and indigenous peoples, highlighting themes of daily life, popular culture, resistance, and contested social relationships among peoples of all ethnicities. An expanded treatment of the Salinas and Zedillo administrations chronicles recent transformations in Mexico's political and economic evolution. Mexico's struggle to democratize is assessed through discussions of violent political infighting within the government party, challenges from new political configurations, and the vicissitudes of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this authoritative classic is indispensable to students interested in Mexican history, politics, and culture.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael C. Meyer, Professor of History, University of Arizona. William L. Sherman, former Professor Emeritus of History, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Susan M. Deeds, Associate Professor of History, Northern Arizona University.

Review:

Praise for the previous edition

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

"Still the best, most comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date work on Mexican history in the past and present."--Oakah Jones, Purdue University

"It is the standard, and rightfully so. It has become a more valuable resource with each new edition."--Daniel Lewis, San Bernardino Valley College

"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

"The most up-to-date version of Mexican history to date."--Fred H. Tupkielewicz, Northern Arizona University-Prescott

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

"I have reviewed numerous texts on the history of Mexico and this one is by far the best."--Robert Wood, St. Mary's University

"Student-friendly and comprehensive in subject content."--Santos C. Vega, Phoenix College

"Very useful volume."--Gilbert R. Cruz, Glendale Community College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0195110013
• ISBN 13: 9780195110012
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 744