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Author
Series
Monographs in international studies. Latin America volume no. 24
Publisher
Ohio University Center for International Studies
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Author
Series
Serie de historia novohispana volume 55
Publisher
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Instituto de Investigaciones Historicas
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
Español
Author
Series
Monographs in international studies. Latin America volume no. 27
Publisher
Ohio University Center for International Studies
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Temple University Press
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
"A study of local-level social and political organizations during the early years of military rule and of the protest between 1983-86. The author points to the presence (or absence) of a strong Communist party nucleus and a historical tradition (pre-1973) of political involvement, not levels of poverty or unemployment, as factors determining the extent of politicization and involvement. She offers more detailed portraits of activists and organizations...
Author
Publisher
Temple University Press
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
"Compares two favelas in greater Rio de Janeiro, one based on clientelistic politics and the other on community activism. Using solid fieldwork, this profitable study of traditional politics and emerging political challenges is an excellent example of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of popular sectors"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.