Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution: Populism and

Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution: Populism and democracy in a globalised age
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The emergence of Hugo ChÃ¡vez in Venezuela has revived analysis of one of Latin America's most enduring political traditions - populism. Yet Latin America has changed since the heyday of PerÃ³n and Evita. Globalisation, implemented through harsh IMF inspired Structural Adjustment Programmes, has taken hold throughout the region and democracy is supposedly the 'only game in town'. This book examines the phenomenon that is Hugo ChÃ¡vez within these contexts, assessing to what extent his government fits into established ideas on populism in Latin America. The book also provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of ChÃ¡vez's emergence, his government's social and economic policies, its foreign policy, as well as assessing the charges of authoritarianism brought against him. Written in clear, accessible prose, the book carries debate beyond current polarised views on the Venezuelan president, to consider the prospects of the new Bolivarian model surviving beyond its leader and progenitor, Hugo ChÃ¡vez.

Country	USA
Brand	Manchester University Press
Manufacturer	Manchester University Press
Binding	Paperback
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ReleaseDate	2009-11-10
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Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution: Populism and democracy in a globalised age