“A Persistent Revolution offers an insightful analysis of the historical development of Mexico’s revolutionary national mythology and the riddle of the ‘perfect dictatorship.’ This work provides food for thought about the decline and recomposition of Mexico’s distinctive brand of authoritarianism.”—Richard Stahler-Sholk, Latin American Perspectives
“Sheppard smartly contributes to an emerging historical literature on Mexico’s neoliberal transition, joining the excellent works by Sarah Babb and Louise Walker.”—Alexander Aviña, Hispanic American Historical Review
“A remarkable and accessible work of historical synthesis and interpretation of the unwavering presence of revolutionary nationalism in contemporary Mexico.”—Luis Herrán Ávila, Latin American Politics and Society
“Engaging political history.”—Enrique C. Ochoa, Pacific Historical Review
“Highly recommended.”—I. Coronado, Choice
“A memorable, enjoyable, and savvy account of Mexico’s democratic transition useful to the general reader—with a sophisticated analysis and masterful historiographic synthesis that will attract students and specialists.”—Víctor M. Macías-González, coeditor of Masculinity and Sexuality in Modern Mexico
“Explores the complexities of post-1968 Mexican politics and economy with great clarity. A really outstanding and complex synthesis of Mexican political history, interwoven with social and economic developments, in this time period.”—Linda B. Hall, author of Álvaro Obregón: Power and Revolution in Mexico, 1911–1920
