The Romance of Democracy
Compliant Defiance in Contemporary Mexico
by Matthew C. Gutmann · October 7, 2002
An insider perspective on contemporary Mexico, this text examines the meaning of democracy in the lives of working-class residents in Mexico City in 2002. It provides a detailed, bottom-up exploration of what men and women think about national and neighbourhood democracy.
Public opinionWorking classPolitics and governmentAttitudesDemocracyPolitical activityMexico, politics and governmentPOLITICAL SCIENCEPolitical ProcessGeneralSOCIAL SCIENCEAnthropology