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Gender and populism in Latin America : passionate politics /

Analyzes populist movements in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela from a gender perspective. Considers the role of masculinity and femininity in populist leadership, the impact of populism on democracy and feminism, and women's critical roles as follower...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Weyland, Kurt Gerhard, Kampwirth, Karen, 1964-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2010]
Subjects:
Populism > Latin America.
Women > Political activity > Latin America.
Latin America > Politics and government > 1980-
Political culture > Latin America.
Political leadership > Latin America.
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Summary:Analyzes populist movements in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela from a gender perspective. Considers the role of masculinity and femininity in populist leadership, the impact of populism on democracy and feminism, and women's critical roles as followers of these leaders. --From publisher description.
Physical Description:xiv, 254 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780271037097 (cloth : alk. paper)
0271037091 (cloth : alk. paper)