This detailed and accessible text gives readers a general introduction to all aspects of Mexican politics and the necessary historical grounding to understand it. Camp provides up-to-date information on such timely topics as decision-making, political participation, citizen socialization, voter behaviour, and electoral politics. The book also offers original analysis of the 2006 presidential election, and compares voter behaviour and electorial outcomes with the 2000and 2003 elections. This text is perfect for classes in Mexican Politics, Latin American Politics and comparative politics.