VENEZUELA'S CHAVISMO AND POPULISM IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE by Kirk A. Hawkins ( 9780521765039 )

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VENEZUELA'S CHAVISMO AND POPULISM IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

By:

Kirk A. Hawkins

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052176503X

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9780521765039

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

12 April, 2010

Pages:

304

Description:

Examines the populist movement of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and argues that populism is primarily a response to widespread corruption.

Synopsis:

Populism is best understood as a Manichaean world view linked to a characteristic language or discourse. Chavismo, the movement that sustains Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, is a paradigmatic instance of populism. Using a novel, cross-country dataset on populist discourse, combined with extensive data from within Venezuela and across other countries, this book demonstrates that populist movements can be understood as responses to widespread corruption and economic crisis. The book analyzes the Bolivarian Circles and government missions in Venezuela, revealing how populist ideas influence political organization and policy. The analysis provides important insight into the nature of populism, including its causes and consequences, and addresses broader questions about the role of ideas in politics.

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17 b/w illus. 21 tables

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Cambridge University Press

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