In the Vortex of Violence : Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico
Gema Kloppe-Santamaría (Author)
"In the Vortex of Violence examines the uncharted history of lynching in post-revolutionary Mexico. Based on a collection of previously untapped sources, the book examines why lynching became a persistent practice during a period otherwise characterized by political stability and decreasing levels of violence. It explores how state formation processes, as well as religion, perceptions of crime, and mythical beliefs, contributed to shaping people's understanding of lynching as a legitimate form of justice. Extending the history of lynching beyond the United States, this book offers key insights into the cultural, historical, and political issues behind the violent phenomenon and its continued practice in Latin America today"-- Provided by publisher
eBook, English, 2020
University of California Press, Oakland, California, 2020
History
1 online resource (xv, 212 pages) illustrations, map
9780520975323, 0520975324
1145910776
Introduction : in the name of justice
Between civilization and barbarity : lynching and state formation in post-revolutionary Mexico
In the name of Christ : lynching and religion in post-revolutionary Mexico
The lynching of atrocious criminals : justice, crime news, and extralegal violence
The lynching of the wicked : fat-stealers, bloodsuckers, and witches in post-revolutionary Mexico
Conclusion : lynching past and present