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Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America
. Ed(S): Dietz, Henry A.; Shidlo, Gil
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Paperback. The mere notion of examining local elections in Latin America would have produced a puzzled look and a simple question: Why? Editor(s): Dietz, Henry A.; Shidlo, Gil. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 298 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Two decades ago the mere notion of examining local elections in Latin America would have produced a puzzled look and a simple question: ?Why?? Elections of any sort were limited and suspect if they occurred at all, and local elections were for the vast majority of countries nonexistent. Latin America?s return to democracy in the 1980s marked a new chapter in its political history. During this movement from military to civilian regimes, local elections played a key role in democratization. They represented the breadth and depth of political change occurring in the region. Urban Elections in Democratic ... Read more
Two decades ago the mere notion of examining local elections in Latin America would have produced a puzzled look and a simple question: ?Why?? Elections of any sort were limited and suspect if they occurred at all, and local elections were for the vast majority of countries nonexistent. Latin America?s return to democracy in the 1980s marked a new chapter in its political history. During this movement from military to civilian regimes, local elections played a key role in democratization. They represented the breadth and depth of political change occurring in the region. Urban Elections in Democratic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
Series
Latin American Silhouettes
Number of Pages
298
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780842026284
SKU
V9780842026284
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Reviews for Urban Elections in Democratic Latin America
A valuable contribution on a topic of growing importance. Dietz and Shidlo have brought together new perspectives and a wealth of new data that document the significance of local politics in the region.
Daniel H. Levine, University of Michigan This important volume makes a valuable contribution to an understanding of Latin American politics. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, ... Read more
Daniel H. Levine, University of Michigan This important volume makes a valuable contribution to an understanding of Latin American politics. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, ... Read more