History of political parties in twentieth-century Latin America
By: Torcuato S. Di Tella
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New Brunswick, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
Subjects: Political parties -- Latin America -- History; Latin America -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Work titles: Historia de los partidos políticos en América Latina, siglo XX.
Description: "The general perception of modern Latin American political institutions emphasizes a continuing and random process of disorder and crisis, continually out of step with other regions in their progress toward democracy and prosperity. In History of Political Parties in Twentieth-Century Latin America, Torcuato S. Di Tella demonstrates that this common view lacks context and comparative nuance, and is deeply misleading.

Looking behind the scenes of modern Latin American history, he discerns its broad patterns through close analysis of actual events and comparative sociological perspectives that explain the apparent chaos of the past and point toward the more democratic polity now developing."

"History of Political Parties in Twentieth-Century Latin America is rich in historical description, but also in its broad review of social structures and of the strengths and weaknesses of political institutions. It is an important volume for Latin America area specialists and historians, political scientists, and sociologists."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-217) nd index