The Roots of Conservatism in Mexico: Catholicism, Society, and Politics in the Mixteca Baja, 1750-1962

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© 2012 by the University of New Mexico Press All rights reserved. Published 2012 Printed in the United States of America 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Smith, Benjamin T. The roots of conservatism in Mexico : Catholicism, society, and politics in the Mixteca Baja, 1750–1962 / Benjamin T. Smith. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. isbn 978-0-8263-5172-2 (pbk. : alk. paper) — isbn 978-0-8263-5173-9 (electronic) 1. Peasants—Political activity—Mexico—Oaxaca (State)—History. 2. Peasants—Religious life—Mexico—Oaxaca (State)—History. 3. Conservatism— Mexico—Oaxaca (State)—History. 4. Religion and politics—Mexico—Oaxaca (State)—History. 5. Catholic Church—Mexico—Oaxaca (State)—History. 6. Oaxaca (Mexico : State)—Politics and government. I. Title. hd1531.m6s65 2012 972’.74—dc23 2012022350 book design Typeset by Lila Sanchez Composed in 10.25/13.5 Minion Pro Regular Display type is Minion Pro To my daughter, Emilia ...