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The Promise and Peril of the Popular: Interpretations of Nineteenth-Century Popular Liberalism in Mexico.
The Promise and Peril of the Popular: Interpretations of Nineteenth-Century Popular Liberalism in Mexico.
- Source :
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Journal of Latin American Studies . Feb2024, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p137-160. 24p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article examines the literature on popular liberalism in nineteenth-century Mexico and the shortcomings of two interpretations: popular liberalism as an alternative to elite liberalism, and popular liberalism as a strategy to ultimately pursue non-liberal ends. It argues that both interpretations tend to overstate the distance between the liberal elite and its popular supporters because of an unexamined, dichotomous conception of liberalism and the people (generally Indigenous and non-Indigenous peasants) as opposites. It draws its examples from studies of local politics and sides with the interpretation of 'liberalism tout court ' as the best available option to avoid reifications of liberalism and the popular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PEASANTS
*LIBERALISM
*NINETEENTH century
*POPULAR literature
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022216X
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Latin American Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176786294
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022216X24000051