Latin America's left turns : politics, policies, and trajectories of change / edited by Maxwell A. Cameron and Eric Hershberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cameron, Maxwell A.

Hershberg, Eric.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latin America--Politics and government--1980-.

Latin America.

Politics and government.

Right and left (Political science).

Socialism--Latin America.

Socialism.

Physical Description:

ix, 289 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010.

Summary:

This accessible, up-to-date look at Latin American politics explores how--and to what effect--diverse forces on the left have not only captured the imagination of vast swathes of the continent's population, but also taken hold of the reins of government. The authors assess the multiple currents of Latin America's left turns, considering their origins, their relationships to political parties and social movements, and their performance in office. They also consider the challenges faced by such leaders as Hugo Chávez, Evo Morales, and ""Lula"" da Silva in efforts to address long-standing socioeconomic inequalities. Explicitly comparative and enhanced with solid empirical material, the book offers a thoughtful commentary on Latin America's changing political environment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781588267146

1588267148

9781588267399

1588267393

OCLC:

521754248