Venezuela's Chavismo and Populism in Comparative Perspective
| Author | : Kirk A. Hawkins |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2010-04-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780521765039 |
| ISBN-13 | : 052176503X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Venezuela's Chavismo and Populism in Comparative Perspective by : Kirk A. Hawkins
Download or read book Venezuela's Chavismo and Populism in Comparative Perspective written by Kirk A. Hawkins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the populist movement of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela and argues that populism is primarily a response to widespread corruption. It defends a definition of populism as a set of ideas and measures populism across Venezuela and other countries. It also explores the influence of populist ideas on political organization and policy.
