Populist Seduction in Latin America
, by De La Torre, CarlosNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780896802797 | 0896802795
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 6/1/2010
Is Latin America experiencing a resurgence of left-wing governments, or are we seeing a rebirth of national radical populism? Are the governments of Hugo Chvez, 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 clientlist 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 charismatic, authoritarian, and messianic as their populist predeccessors?