The Mexican Nation: Historical Continuity and Modern Change is a comprehensive presentation of the Mexican past within a basic chronological narrative. A straight forward, jargon-free compilation, the text traces the nation's history from its indigenous roots through the 21st century and provides up-to-date information on the latest scholarly trends and findings. Written within a social and cultural context, this volume addresses race, religion and ethnicity, as well as economic analysis, artistic trends, women's issues and Mexico's relations with the world.