Latin America S Leaders

Author : Rut Diamint,Laura Tedesco
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781783601059

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Latin America's Leaders by Rut Diamint,Laura Tedesco Pdf

Cult-of-personality or true democracy? The rise of populism worldwide, combined with the overwhelming success of leaders in Latin America, has positioned the region at the forefront of political debate. Conventional wisdom presents this trend as a handful of charismatic individuals leading an ideological challenge to liberal democracy. But can it really be that simple? Based on exclusive interviews with over three hundred politicians – former presidents, vice presidents, current party officials and hundreds more – Latin America's Leaders exposes what the Pink Tide really thinks of its presidents. Arguing that the political styles of leaders such as Hugo Chávez, Rafael Correa, Álvaro Uribe and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner are far better explained in the context of their respective countries' party systems, the authors examine political stability through the paradoxical relationship between democracy and the concentration of power in charismatic individuals. This is the definitive guide to the world's most left-wing continent.

Author : Michael J. Kryzanek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429722318

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Leaders, Leadership, And U.s. Policy In Latin America by Michael J. Kryzanek Pdf

This book focuses on the future of Latin American leaders and the relationship of these leaders to the United States. It examines the ways in which the critical interaction between individual leaders and the U.S. policy community affects the substance and direction of hemispheric relations.

Author : Jerome R. Adams
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786455522

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Liberators, Patriots and Leaders of Latin America by Jerome R. Adams Pdf

This book features biographies of 32 of the most notable figures in Latin American history. To the 23 individuals from the first edition, consisting mostly of revolutionary, political, and military figures of the past, are added nine new biographies of contemporary Latin American presidents, providing an updated view of the region's leadership. Several patterns run through the individual biographies. The concept of native identity is an important aspect in the stories of Malinche, Juarez, Sandino, and Zapata--profoundly affecting the politics of modern Brazil, Mexico, and Nicaragua. One also sees a continuing compulsion to rebel against overwhelming odds in the cases of Manuela Saenz, Che Guevara and Daniel Ortega.

Author : Richard Bourne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UVA:X000178694

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Political Leaders of Latin America by Richard Bourne Pdf

Author : Manuel Alcántara,Jean Blondel,Jean-Louis Thiébault
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351622707

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Presidents and Democracy in Latin America by Manuel Alcántara,Jean Blondel,Jean-Louis Thiébault Pdf

This new textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the presidents and presidential leadership in Latin America. Unlike other texts, Presidents and Democracy in Latin America integrates both political analysis and major theoretical perspectives with extensive country-specific material. Part One examines the developments in recent years in Latin American presidentialism and identifies different characteristics of society and politics which have influenced Latin American governments. The personalization of political life and of presidential government help to illustrate the character of Latin American politics, specifically on the type of political career of those who occupied the presidential office, the leadership style of these presidents and the type of government which they led. Part Two studies two presidents in each of six countries in the region which reflect the broad trends in the political and electoral life: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Each case study first provides the biographical background of the president; it outlines the political career of the president both inside and outside of a party, including at the local level; the popularity of the president at the time of the presidential election is given, as well as the mode of selection of the candidates (selection by party leaders only, by party members or by a primary). The relation of the president with the government or ministers, especially if there is a coalition government, is detailed. This textbook will be essential reading for all students of Latin American Politics and is highly recommended for those studying executive politics, political leadership, and the state of democratic governance in Latin America.

Author : Carlos de la Torre,Cynthia J. Arnson
Publisher : Woodrow Wilson Center Press / Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1421410095

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Latin American Populism in the Twenty-First Century by Carlos de la Torre,Cynthia J. Arnson Pdf

Contributors to this volume take the long view of populism in Latin America—placing current movements into the context of the past. Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez, Bolivia’s Evo Morales, and Ecuador’s Rafael Correa have brought the subject of Latin American populism once again to the fore of scholarly and policy debate in the region. Latin American Populism in the Twenty-first Century explains the emergence of today’s radical populism and places it in historical context, identifying continuities as well as differences from both the classical populism of the 1930s and 1940s and the neo-populism of the 1990s. Leading Latin American, U.S., and European authors explore the institutional and socioeconomic contexts that give rise to populism and show how disputes over its meaning are closely intertwined with debates over the meaning of democracy. By analyzing the discourse and policies of populist leaders and reviewing their impact in particular countries, these contributors provide a deeper understanding of populism’s democratizing promise as well as the authoritarian tendencies that threaten the foundation of liberal democracy.

Author : Ernest A. Duff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429711367

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Leader And Party In Latin America by Ernest A. Duff Pdf

Tracing the development and decay of political parties in Latin America, this book suggests that the sociological or environmental explanations of political parties are inadequate in explaining why institutionalized political parties develop in some societies and not in others.

Author : Ernest A Duff
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173024493009

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Leader And Party In Latin America by Ernest A Duff Pdf

Author : Harold Eugene Davis
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015027960742

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Latin American Leaders by Harold Eugene Davis Pdf

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Author : Farida Jalalzai
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317668350

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Women Presidents of Latin America by Farida Jalalzai Pdf

Women are gaining ground as presidents of Latin America. Women leaders in presidential systems (particularly women directly elected by the public) were generally limited to daughters and wives of male executives or opposition leaders. With the election of Michelle Bachelet in Chile, these traditional patterns appeared to be shifting. This book asks: what conditions allowed for a broadening of routes, beyond family ties, for women in Latin America? Do women presidents of Latin America use their powers to enhance women’s representation? While providing valuable insight into the big picture of women in presidential politics throughout Latin America over the last several decades, this book more closely analyzes four women presidents gaining office since 2006: Michelle Bachelet (Chile) Cristina Fernández (Argentina) Laura Chinchilla (Costa Rica) and Dilma Rousseff (Brazil). It assesses the paths and impacts of Latin American women presidents and scrutinizes the ways gender shapes both aspects. No other scholar has offered such an in-depth analysis of the paths and actions of women presidents of Latin America. As such, this book offers important contributions to the gender in politics literature. Its multi-methodological approach consisting of original data collection from field work and in person interviews of political elites and experts combined with an analysis of a host of secondary sources including media articles and public opinion data makes this work exceptionally comprehensive. Its findings are applicable to those studying women, gender, and politics as well as comparative politics, Latin American politics, and leadership studies.

Author : Laura Albornoz Pollmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : Leadership in women
ISBN : 1619774143

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Women's Leadership in Latin America by Laura Albornoz Pollmann Pdf

"Latin America, with its history of female heads of state, seems to be a rising global leader in terms of notable women in top-level leadership roles. What is the region's secret sauce? Does this phenomenon translate to the empowerment of women throughout Latin American societies? And are women rising to the top across sectors?"--Publisher's description.

Author : Juana Bordas
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609948894

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The Power of Latino Leadership by Juana Bordas Pdf

Embracing diversity, valuing people, taking action Over 50 million Latinos live in the United States, and it’s estimated that by 2050 one in three of the US population will be Hispanic. What does it take to lead such a varied and vibrant people who hail from twenty-two different countries and are a blend of different races? And what can leaders of all cultures and ethnicities learn from how Latinos lead? Juana Bordas takes us on a journey to the very heart and soul of Latino leadership. She offers ten principles that richly illustrate the inclusive, people-oriented, socially responsible, and life-affirming way Latinos have led their communities. Bordas includes the voices and experiences of other distinguished Latino leaders and vivid dichos (traditional sayings) that illustrate positive aspects of the Latino culture. This unprecedented book illustrates powerful and distinctive lessons that will inform leaders of every background. “America grows more diverse by the day. Leaders want to understand and motivate those they lead but may feel intimidated by the complex history and culture of Latinos in America. Juana Bordas has written a handbook for making sense of it all. The Power of Latino Leadership helps the reader decode the coming America and the changing workforce.” —Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, PBS News Hour, and former host, Talk of the Nation, NPR “Bordas has mentored generations of young Hispanics throughout her distinguished career. [Here] she presents a compelling case for how the strengths Hispanics bring to the table...can infuse new life into leadership development for all of our country’s current and future leaders.” —Janet Murguía, President, National Council of La Raza “Juana Bordas provides timely insight into Latino contributions to our nation’s future and why their influence will continue to increase.” —Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials “To develop a deeper appreciation for the countless contributions the Latino community is making to America’s multicultural leadership journey, read this book!” —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow

Author : Robert J. Alexander
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0353301558

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Prophets of the Revolution Profiles of Latin American Leaders by Robert J. Alexander Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Tim Campbell,Harald Fuhr
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015061750298

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Leadership and Innovation in Subnational Government by Tim Campbell,Harald Fuhr Pdf

This publication examines the various innovative projects on-going in Latin America, where fledging and developing local government policies are being introduced for reforming and improving services for the local communities whom they serve. The emergence of decentralised democracies in this region of the world offers may new challenges, that are dependent on building communities open to enterprise and innovation. Among such innovations are popular participation, service delivery, privatization and personnel management. Case studies of such developments are documented in this publication. For outside agencies and countries providing donor finance to this region, a greater awareness is required of the local policies that are being implemented. The World Bank recommends a process of participation in public choice, and a fostering of greater co-operation at a local level.

Author : Gilbert N. Dorland,María Clara Ospina
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995-06-01
Category : Latin America
ISBN : 0964653109

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Profiles in Democracy by Gilbert N. Dorland,María Clara Ospina Pdf