In The Impasse of the Latin American Left, Franck Gaudichaud, Massimo Modonesi, and Jeffery R. Webber explore the region’s Pink Tide as a political, economic,

Latin America experienced an unprecedented wave of left-leaning governments between 1998 and 2010. This volume examines the causes of this leftward turn and the

This timely book explores the unique challenges facing the left in Latin America today. The contributors offer clear and comprehensive assessments of the diffic

Tells the story behind Latin America's failed leftist movements of the past thirty years and examines the position of the left in Latin American politics today.

"This anthology--bringing together political scientists, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, economists, and journalists--provides a serious and sophisti