--- product_id: 1443669 title: "The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers)" price: "212.77 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1443669-the-mexico-reader-history-culture-politics-the-latin-america-readers store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers) **Price:** 212.77 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers) - **How much does it cost?** 212.77 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1443669-the-mexico-reader-history-culture-politics-the-latin-america-readers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Mexico Reader is a vivid introduction to muchos Méxicos —the many Mexicos, or the many varied histories and cultures that comprise contemporary Mexico. Unparalleled in scope and written for the traveler, student, and expert alike, the collection offers a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of Mexico—including its difficult, uneven modernization; the ways the country has been profoundly shaped not only by Mexicans but also by those outside its borders; and the extraordinary economic, political, and ideological power of the Roman Catholic Church. The book looks at what underlies the chronic instability, violence, and economic turmoil that have characterized periods of Mexico’s history while it also celebrates the country’s rich cultural heritage. A diverse collection of more than eighty selections, The Mexico Reader brings together poetry, folklore, fiction, polemics, photoessays, songs, political cartoons, memoirs, satire, and scholarly writing. Many pieces are by Mexicans, and a substantial number appear for the first time in English. Works by Octavio Paz and Carlos Fuentes are included along with pieces about such well-known figures as the larger-than-life revolutionary leaders Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata; there is also a comminiqué from a more recent rebel, Subcomandante Marcos. At the same time, the book highlights the perspectives of many others—indigenous peoples, women, politicians, patriots, artists, soldiers, rebels, priests, workers, peasants, foreign diplomats, and travelers. The Mexico Reader explores what it means to be Mexican, tracing the history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times through the country’s epic revolution (1910–17) to the present day. The materials relating to the latter half of the twentieth century focus on the contradictions and costs of postrevolutionary modernization, the rise of civil society, and the dynamic cross-cultural zone marked by the two thousand-mile Mexico-U.S. border. The editors have divided the book into several sections organized roughly in chronological order and have provided brief historical contexts for each section. They have also furnished a lengthy list of resources about Mexico, including websites and suggestions for further reading. Review: The Mexico Reader - If I had known this book before I could have helped my students a lot better than I did. Why do I like this book so much? Because it is a very wise selection of a very wide variety of texts about Mexican history and culture. It is a great anthology that will give its readers a very good picture of Mexican Culture. The authors chosen are excellent. If you are a student or a teacher of Mexican Culture, this is a book you should read. Moreover, for those of you that only want to reach the Medieval ideal: Mixing learning and enjoyment, this is also a book for you. Dr. Rafael Furlong De la G. (PhD Litt.) Review: Interesting Read! - I particularly enjoyed reading and further learning about Mexican culture and tradition. It touches on subjects, that I as a Mexican born, but U.S. educated, had not learned about. It was a fabulous introductory history book and analysis on Mexican history. This is one of those books from college I know I will keep in my personal library collection for years to come. It begins with our indigenous roots and touches into various cultural beliefs and customs and explains them in a manner that made everything "click". Truly recommend this book if you are searching for a precise yet interesting read on mexican culture and history! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #504,513 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #140 in General Mexico Travel Guides #402 in Mexico History | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 235 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JlIzjKMwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mexico Reader *by R***A on December 22, 2008* If I had known this book before I could have helped my students a lot better than I did. Why do I like this book so much? Because it is a very wise selection of a very wide variety of texts about Mexican history and culture. It is a great anthology that will give its readers a very good picture of Mexican Culture. The authors chosen are excellent. If you are a student or a teacher of Mexican Culture, this is a book you should read. Moreover, for those of you that only want to reach the Medieval ideal: Mixing learning and enjoyment, this is also a book for you. Dr. Rafael Furlong De la G. (PhD Litt.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting Read! *by S***M on August 6, 2017* I particularly enjoyed reading and further learning about Mexican culture and tradition. It touches on subjects, that I as a Mexican born, but U.S. educated, had not learned about. It was a fabulous introductory history book and analysis on Mexican history. This is one of those books from college I know I will keep in my personal library collection for years to come. It begins with our indigenous roots and touches into various cultural beliefs and customs and explains them in a manner that made everything "click". Truly recommend this book if you are searching for a precise yet interesting read on mexican culture and history! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used as a texbook - surprisingly liked it! *by D***Y on January 9, 2014* I purchased Mexico Reader as a textbook for my Chicano History classes, and found myself so into it that I read it all ( vs. only several parts needed for class). Very interesting recollections and/or opinions of historians on the events of Mexican history. Just the story about Aztecs and their culture worth buying it. I had a certain opinion (like we all do), but after reading it I know it was baseless and I didn't know dang about it... It is way more complicated that most of the people seem to think. Some of the articles include actual historical pieces and can be a bit tedious for a modern reader to swallow, but majority of the content is very well-thought-of and composed of interesting and captivating features. If you interested in Chicano studies, I would highly recommend this book - it talks about a lot of nuances (like soldaderas for example) that are usually overlooked in regular books on the subject. It has some sort of spirit to it that let you not just read it as a book, but actually makes you understand what people felt as they were going through events of Mexican history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1443669-the-mexico-reader-history-culture-politics-the-latin-america-readers](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1443669-the-mexico-reader-history-culture-politics-the-latin-america-readers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*