Race, Nation, and Market: Economic Culture in Porfirian Mexico

The book delves into the symbolic significance of the market economy in Mexico before the 1910 Revolution, highlighting its role in shaping political and social discourse. Richard Weiner examines how various political factions—liberals, radicals, and conservatives—utilized market rhetoric to define their identities and political strategies during the late Porfiriato. By documenting the cultural and social impacts of market ideals, the work provides a nuanced understanding of their centrality in national conversations, even under Diaz's regime.