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

Highly recommended.--Choice

Highly recommended.--Choice

Sheppard smartly contributes to an emerging historical literature on Mexico's neoliberal transition, joining the excellent works by Sarah Babb and Louise Walker.--Hispanic American Historical Review

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