Rebellion in Chiapas: An Historical Reader

by John Womack Jr.

America's leading scholar of Mexico traces the roots of the current crisis in Chiapas, examining the Zapatista revolt and chronicling the attempts at a negotiated peace.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

372 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sheldon_Kinskey Stan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely rich and nuanced book uses the rebellion as a lens through which to examine contemporary Mexican politics and society. Loved the primary sources focused on liberation theology and Bishop Ruiz. Very overwhelming to read so so many acronyms would have benefited immensely from index of terms, orgs, and individuals

[Michael Howley · Rating 1 out of 5]

I feel less informed about recent Mexican history after reading this. Just actively hostile towards the reader with no index, glossary, or other attempt to define terms, organizations, or people for anyone who doesn't already have a degree on the subject.

[Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

read the 74 page intro essay for class
convoluted as is typical but good

[Draco3seven Crawdady · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as books on the Chiapas scio-political front, this one of the most authoritative compilations available in English... Womack is the Mexico historian specialist amongst intellectual bourgies, however in this book he evolves to a new level beyond that of an Ivy league university constituent advocate and gives a very in-depth look and account of the Dynamic from a historical perspective. That is not to say that he does not carry some very subtle bourgy political economic undertones, but in large part he shoots it like he sees it, I don’t think this "cowboy" misses too much. The book is thorough in accounting for an overall depiction and historical account, but it is a bit drape for good portions... Really his introduction essay is what is loaded with meaning, but it is meaningless unless you understand its depth, and that why at minimum the rest of the book is needed.