Populist Seduction in Latin America

by Carlos De La Torre

Is Latin America experiencing a resurgence of leftwing governments, or are we seeing a rebirth of national-radical populism? Are the governments of Hugo Ch vez, 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896802795
• ISBN13: 9780896802797
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"