Mexican Messiah by George W Grayson
This book follows Lopez Obrador's life from his early years in the state of Tabasco, his university studies, and the years that he lived among the impoverished Chontal Indians. This is the first biography to appear in English about one of the charismatic figures, who is known in his country by his adopted nickname of Little Ray of Hope.“No scholar has followed Mexican electoral politics more closely than George Grayson, who capitalizes on that extensive knowledge to provide a readable, provocative, critical, extensively researched biography that sheds light on Mexico’s most controversial politicianGrayson’s challenging interpretations and revelations allow readers to more fully understand López Obrador’s personal and political motivations, his dramatic rise to national prominence, and his place in the recent wave of populist, left-of-center national political figures in Latin America.”
—Roderic Ai Camp, Claremont McKenna College
“Mexican Messiah examines in copiously researched detail this most important and controversial political figure to emerge in Mexico since Carlos Salinas de Gortari.”
—Gavin O'Toole Latin American Review of Books
“Drawing on the theoretical work of Oscar Aguilar Ascencio and Enrique Krauss and on exhaustive research (including 140 interviews), the author provides a rich ‘two-fer': an incisive political biography and an astute analysis of contemporary Mexican politics.”
—W. R. Smith Choice
“This book is recommended for anyone who wants a detailed look at Mexican politics, recent Mexican history, or the candidate himself. It also provides insightful information about the nation of Mexico and its people, especially in recent times.”
—Russell Eisenmann Multicultural Review
“[Mexican Messiah] is a must for researchers concentrating on the PRD and will also be of interest to those focusing more generally on Mexican party politics. Given its accessible style and relatively brief theoretical section, it may also be a good read for a more general, non-academic audience.”
—Tina Hilgers The Americas
George W. Grayson is the Class of 1938 Professor of Government at The College of William and Mary.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780271032634 |
| ISBN 10 | 0271032634 |
| Title | Mexican Messiah |
| Author | George W Grayson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Year published | 2011-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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