The Real Venezuela: Making Socialism in the 21st Century
"A first-class study of the reality of the Bolivarian revolution in all its complexity. Bruce reveals the enormous achievements and serious contradictions of the Venezuelan process. He also shows why it is still such a source of inspiration and hope, and offers insights into the difficult theoretical issues it raises." --Diana Raby, Senior Fellow in Latin American Studies, University of Liverpool, and author ofDemocracy and Revolution: Latin America and Socialism Today "Excellent new study of Venezuela ... Bruce calls attention to perhaps the aspect that counts most: what does Venezuela’s 21st century socialism mean for the lives of ordinary Venezuelans and has the Chavez government actually managed to significantly improve their lives? The answers to these questions are encouraging for everyone who seeks an alternative to capitalism." --Gregory Wilpert, author ofChanging Venezuela by Taking Powerand editor of Venezuelanalysis.com