Thomson, Guy P. C. (1991) Popular aspects of liberalism in Mexico, 1848-1888. Bulletin of Latin American Research, Vol.10 (No.3). pp. 265-292.

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Abstract

Between 1855 and 1867, Liberalism grew from a minority movement to
become the national political consensus.1 This apparent monopoly of ideological
discourse enjoyed by Liberalism was, of course, helped by the disappearance
of 'Conservatism' from the political vocabulary, disgraced by its
association with the European Intervention. Liberalism, by contrast,
emerged in 1867 re-enforced by its close association with the patriotic resistance
to the Empire. It is nevertheless remarkable that Liberalism, a secular
and individualistic doctrine, took such a hold in a country with such a profound
Hispanic and Catholic legacy. It is all the more extraordinary when it is
considered that liberal hegemony was achieved over a period of economic
stagnation and relatively limited social change. Mexico's liberal consensus
was achieved before the emergence of a substantial, economically influential
middle class.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	F History United States, Canada, Latin America > F1201 Latin America (General) J Political Science > JC Political theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > History > Comparative American Studies Faculty of Arts > History
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Liberalism -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century
Journal or Publication Title:	Bulletin of Latin American Research
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0261-3050
Official Date:	1991
Dates:	Date Event 1991 Published
Volume:	Vol.10
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 265-292
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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