Nafta And Sovereignty

The process of economic integration among the United States, Canada and Mexico involves more political co-operation than has been the case historically. The distinction between domestic and international policy is becoming increasingly blurred, inviting a redefinition of sovereignty, both conceptually and in practice. The ensuing implications encompass domestic political accommodation as well as trilateral issues such as commercial policy.

"Helpful explanation of the evolution of Mexican national sovereignty and the interrelationship between the role of the State and the development of political nationalism from the 1820s through 1994. Explores economic integration and technocratic leadersh

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social, cultural and political dimensions of the evolving trilateral relationship among the three countries of North America. Contributors address such topics as energy, the environment, trade, labour, the maquiladora industrial sector of Mexico, the Mexican auto industry, and Canada - U.S. cultural relations.While other publications have focused on U.S. issues, this one emphasizes Canada and Mexico, yet adds significantly to our understanding of the place of the United States in this evolving trilateral relationship.

Mexican cuisine has emerged as a paradox of globalization. Food enthusiasts throughout the world celebrate the humble taco at the same time that Mexicans are eating fewer tortillas and more processed food. Today Mexico is experiencing an epidemic of diet-related chronic illness. The precipitous rise of obesity and diabetes—attributed to changes in the Mexican diet—has resulted in a public health emergency. In her gripping new book, Alyshia Gálvez exposes how changes in policy following NAFTA have fundamentally altered one of the most basic elements of life in Mexico—sustenance. Mexicans are faced with a food system that favors food security over subsistence agriculture, development over sustainability, market participation over social welfare, and ideologies of self-care over public health. Trade agreements negotiated to improve lives have resulted in unintended consequences for people’s everyday lives.