Only a decade ago, Mexico saw the end of seventy years of single-party hegemonic rule and the first free and fair election in its history. How has the cauntry evolved since then, and what is the status of its democracy today. In this comprehensive new collection, usable in undergraduate instruction, a group of distinguished scholars examine recent political developments in Mexica. "Andrew Sclee and Jacqueline Peschard have brought together a group of academics to analyze the evolution of the political system, the changes that have occurred between the state and society, and the way in which different institutions are experiencing that transition. This is necessary not only to understand what has changed but also to think about the challenges that come from our budding democracy."--Jose Woldenberg former President of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute, from the foreword. "This book broadens our understanding of democracy in Mexico beyond the electoral arena and identifies some of the main challenges for defending and expanding democratic rights."--Neil Harvey, New Mexico State University. "This edited collection brings the reader up to date on the numerous political and institutional reforms that have occurred since Mexico's formal transition to democracy in 2000. It offers the longest view yet on the underpinnings of this country's democratization process."--Carol Wise, University of Southern California --Book Jacket.