Table of Contents

The Challenges of Democratic Change in Mexico R. Crandall. Confronting Political Challenges. From Electoral Authoritarianism to Democratic Consolidation A. Schedler. Mexico s Changing Social and Political Landscape F. Reyes-Heroles. The Challenges Of Economic Transformation. Mexico s Domestic Economy: Policy Options and Choices R. Crandall. The Fox Administration and the Politics of Economic Transition M. Pastor and C. Wise. Mexico s Economic Transformation Under NAFTA G. Gereffi and M.A. Martinez. Foreign Policy Dynamics. Mexico and the Western Hemisphere R. Roett. Mexico s Changing Economic Ties with Europe J. Santiso. Conclusion G. Paz.

Reviews

Comprehensive and multifaceted.... This concise volume may be the best one around to give readers what they need to assess the state of Mexico s political and economic liberalization projects halfway through the historic Vicente Fox presidency. Todd Eisenstadt, American University; This may be the most concise and yet comprehensive overview of recent political and economic developments in Mexico. Highlighting the paradoxes presented by the country s recent democratic breakthrough, the authors present an excellent portrait of the new Mexico. Stephen D. Morris, University of South Alabama