Rural Revolt in Mexico offers a comprehensive historical inquiry into the peasant and Indigenous uprisings that have shaped Mexico’s political landscape under U.S. intervention and capitalist pressures. Edited by Daniel Nugent, this revised edition brings together leading scholars whose essays trace rural rebellions from the mid-19th century through the 1910 Mexican Revolution to the 1994 Zapatista uprising in Chiapas.
Drawing on case studies from diverse regions, the contributors analyze how social movements emerge from specific cultural, economic, and political contexts. They examine the interplay between external forces—such as U.S. military and economic influence—and local strategies of resistance, revealing how subaltern groups have organized collective action to defend their land, traditions, and autonomy.
- Historical essays on rural revolts from the 1840s to Chiapas 1994
- Insights into U.S. intervention and capitalist dynamics
- New introduction by Daniel Nugent and essay by Adolfo Gilly
- Interdisciplinary perspectives on subaltern political agency
Ideal for scholars of Latin American history, political science, and social movements, this volume deepens our understanding of rural resistance and the enduring impact of imperialism on grassroots politics. Its interdisciplinary approach makes it a foundational resource for anyone studying subaltern agency and transnational power relations.
