Violent Democracies in Latin America

Book Overview

Despite recent political movements to establish democratic rule in Latin American countries, much of the region still suffers from pervasive violence. From vigilantism, to human rights violations, to police corruption, violence persists. It is perpetrated by state-sanctioned armies, guerillas, gangs, drug traffickers, and local community groups seeking self-protection. The everyday presence of violence contrasts starkly with governmental efforts to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822346389
• ISBN13: 9780822346388
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"