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2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 259 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Research in international studies ; no. 50
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Research in international studies. Latin America series ; no. 50.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-256) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface to the Second Edition ; Preface to the First Edition; Abbreviations; Populist Seduction in Latin America; Chapter 1: The Ambiguity of Latin American "Classical" Populism; Chapter 2: Velasquista Seduction; Chapter 3: Leader of the Poor or Repugnant Other? Abdalá Bucaram's Populismis; Chapter 4: The Continuing Populist Temptation; Chapter 5: The Resurgence of Radical Populism in Latin America; Chapter 6: Rafael Correa Between Radical Populism and a Citizens' Revolution; Conclusion: Between Authoritarianism and Democracy; Notes; References. |
| Summary |
Is Latin America experiencing a resurgence of leftwing governments, or are we seeing a rebirth of national-radical populism? Are the governments of Hugo Chávez, 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 authentic forms of expression of the popular will by leaders who have empowered those previously disenfranchised? Or are these governments as ch. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bucaram Ortiz, Abdalá, 1952-
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Bucaram Ortiz, Abdalá, 1952- |
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Velasco Ibarra, José María, 1893-1979.
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Velasco Ibarra, José María, 1893-1979. |
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Political culture -- Latin America.
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Political culture. |
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Latin America. |
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Political culture -- Ecuador.
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Ecuador. |
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Populism -- Latin America -- History -- 20th century.
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Populism. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Populism -- Ecuador -- History -- 20th century.
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Ecuador -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1900 - 1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Dictionaries.
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Dictionaries.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Torre, Carlos de la. Populist seduction in Latin America. Athens : Ohio University Press, [2010] xxix, 259 pages ; 22 cm Ohio University research in international studies. Latin America series ; no. 50 9780896802797 (DLC) 10903771 (OCoLC)471810993 |
| ISBN |
9780896804746 (electronic book) |
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0896804747 (electronic book) |
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0896802795 |
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9780896802797 |
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