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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.

Authors :
Acevedo-Rodrigo, Ariadna
Source :
Journal of Latin American Studies. Feb2024, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p137-160. 24p.
Publication Year :
2024

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]

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