Routledge - Farewell to the Peasantry? Political Class Mexico

Farewell to the Peasantry? by Routledge offers a deep examination of political class formation in rural Mexico. This academic study challenges class-reductionist assumptions found in certain Marxist and populist approaches to twentieth-century political movements. By focusing on agrarian social structures and state intervention, the text provides a detailed look at how direct producers have navigated political trajectories. The book examines three distinct agricultural regions from the 1930s through the present day. It analyzes the intersections of class relations, political mobilization, and regional cultural traditions to provide a nuanced understanding of rural life. This work is essential for students and researchers looking to move beyond unidirectional analysis in the study of Mexican politics and agrarian social change.