Through Corridors of Power: Institutions and Civil-Military Relations in Argentina

by David Pion-Berlin

Book Overview

Military meddling in political affairs has long been common in Latin America, and the recent rebirth of democracy in many countries only heightens concern that military leaders will refuse to submit to civilian authority. One hallmark of progress is the willingness of the military to work through rather than around democratic institutions in Argentina, a country with a long history of militarism. This book examines the influence that institutions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271017066
• ISBN13: 9780271017068
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"