Leftist Governments in Latin America: Successes and Shortcomings

by Raúl L. Madrid and Wendy Hunter

Book Overview

Can Latin America's "new left" stimulate economic development, enhance social equity, and deepen democracy in spite of the economic and political constraints it faces? This is the first book to systematically examine the policies and performance of the left-wing governments that have risen to power in Latin America during the last decade. Featuring thorough studies of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela by renowned experts, the volume argues that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521130336
• ISBN13: 9780521130332
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"