Suarez-Potts writes a history of the development of labour law in Mexico from 1875-1931. He is concerned with the articulation and application of legal norms through govt branches, legislature, and federal courts. He suggests that the importance of labour law for the new state and worker's organization, federal judiciary adjudication of labour disputes and interpretation of new legal principles were significant to the evolution of the nation's political and social contours after 1917. This wasn't my cup of tea (I had to read for class). It was hard to understand what was going on because I had only a base knowledge of Mexican history. If you KNOW Mexican history, this book should be a breeze for you.