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Populist seduction in Latin America / Carlos de la Torre.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: Spanish Series: Research in international studies. Latin America series ; ; no. 50.Publication details: Athens : Ohio University Press, c2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxix, 259 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9780896802797 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0896802795 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.9866
LOC classification:
  • JL 3081  T689p 2010
Summary: Is Latin America experiencing a resurgence of leftwing governments, or are we seeing a rebirth of national-radical populism? Are the governments of Hugo Chávez, Evo Morales, and Rafael Correa becoming institutionalized as these leaders claim novel models of participatory and direct democracy? Or are they reenacting older traditions that have favored plebiscitary acclamation and clientelist distribution of resources to loyal followers? Are we seeing authentic forms of expression of the popular will by leaders who have empowered those previously disenfranchised? Or are these governments as ch
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) JL 3081 T689p 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000099779

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-256) and index.

Is Latin America experiencing a resurgence of leftwing governments, or are we seeing a rebirth of national-radical populism? Are the governments of Hugo Chávez, Evo Morales, and Rafael Correa becoming institutionalized as these leaders claim novel models of participatory and direct democracy? Or are they reenacting older traditions that have favored plebiscitary acclamation and clientelist distribution of resources to loyal followers? Are we seeing authentic forms of expression of the popular will by leaders who have empowered those previously disenfranchised? Or are these governments as ch

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