Five republics and one tradition : a history of constitutionalism in Chile, 1810-2020 /
Ruiz-Tagle Vial, Pablo,author.
Goldsmith, Ana Luisa,translator.
"This book does not pursue mere academic speculation. Today in Chile many people are claiming their rights, criticizing the lack of legitimacy of governmental institutions, and demanding more political and social involvement. Popular support for both government and the opposition has simultaneously declined. Our political environment is full of unresolved conflicts. Our institutional framework perpetuates inequality, while the economy grows modestly, in the midst of an unfavourable international climate"--
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Republican constitutionalism as an ideal type and tradition and its alternatives -- First Republic. The Independent Republic (1810-1830) -- Second Republic. The Authoritarian Republic (1830-1870) -- Third Republic. The Liberal Republic (1870-1924) -- Fourth Republic. The Democratic Republic (1932-1973) -- The dictatorial imposition of authoritarian constitutionalism (1973-1990) -- Fifth Republic. The Neo-Liberal Republic (1990 to date) -- The most recent Chilean constitutional moment and its content.
"This book does not pursue mere academic speculation. Today in Chile many people are claiming their rights, criticizing the lack of legitimacy of governmental institutions, and demanding more political and social involvement. Popular support for both government and the opposition has simultaneously declined. Our political environment is full of unresolved conflicts. Our institutional framework perpetuates inequality, while the economy grows modestly, in the midst of an unfavourable international climate"--
Constitutional history
Dictatorship