Politics, Identity, and Mexico’s Indigenous Rights Movements

Explore the intricate dynamics of identity and politics in "Politics, Identity, and Mexico’s Indigenous Rights Movements" by Todd A. Eisenstadt, published by Cambridge University Press in 2013. This compelling book delves into the complexities surrounding indigenous rights movements in Mexico, offering a fresh perspective based on original survey data. Eisenstadt argues that, contrary to the assertions made by the 1994 Zapatista insurgency, both indigenous and non-indigenous communities in southern Mexico share common socioeconomic conditions and land tenure institutions, alongside a collective ethnic identity. With 226 pages of insightful analysis, this paperback edition is essential for anyone interested in social justice, indigenous rights, and contemporary Mexican politics. Discover how identity shapes political movements and the quest for rights in this thought-provoking work.