Savage Democracy

Savage Democracy, Volume 1, provides a detailed political science analysis of Mexico's transition from an authoritarian regime to a democratic system. Steven Wuhs examines the aftermath of the 2000 election and the victory of Vicente Fox, focusing on how institutional residues from the PRI era continue to influence the nation's political process. This work of Latin American history explores the complex evolution of democracy within the region.

The author compares how the PAN and PRD navigated these existing structures when organizing party bureaucracies and selecting candidates for campaigns and elections. By analyzing these political parties, the text demonstrates how a savage democracy can foster intense intraparty factions and hinder the development of effective organizational strategies. This study offers critical insights into comparative politics and the ideological struggles defining the modern Mexican state.