Format:
Online-Ressource (292 p)
Edition:
2nd ed
ISBN:
9780896804746
Series Statement:
Research in International Studies, Latin America Series number 50
Content:
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 char
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Description based upon print version of record
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Preface to the Second Edition ; Preface to the First Edition; Abbreviations; Populist Seduction in Latin America; Chapter 1: The Ambiguity of Latin American "Classical" Populism; Chapter 2: Velasquista Seduction; Chapter 3: Leader of the Poor or Repugnant Other? Abdalá Bucaram's Populismis; Chapter 4: The Continuing Populist Temptation; Chapter 5: The Resurgence of Radical Populism in Latin America; Chapter 6: Rafael Correa Between Radical Populism and a Citizens' Revolution; Conclusion: Between Authoritarianism and Democracy; Notes; References
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780896804746
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780896802797
Additional Edition:
Print version Populist Seduction in Latin America
Language:
English
Keywords:
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