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1. Civil Society and Participatory Governance

   Municipal Councils and Social Housing Programs in Brazil

   By Maureen M. Donaghy

   Series: Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics

   Democratic institutions should promote accountability of government officials to the needs of citizens. Civil society plays a role in exposing corruption as well as in communicating the needs of low-income residents to officials. Neither the institutions of representative democracy nor the presence...

   Published January 31st 2013 by Routledge
2. Populism in Venezuela

   By Ryan Brading

   Series: Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics

   Populism in Venezuela analyses the emergence, formation, reproduction and resistance to a left-wing populist project in a major world oil producer. For readers who seek to understand the historical, economical and sociological contexts that gave rise to a 38 year-old mestizo-mulato Lieutenant...

   Published October 18th 2012 by Routledge
3. Fear and Crime in Latin America

   Redefining State-Society Relations

   By Lucía Dammert

   Series: Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics

   The feeling of insecurity is a little known phenomenon that has been only partially explored by social sciences. However, it has a deep social, cultural and economic impact and may even contribute to define the very structures of the state. In Latin America, fear of crime has become an important...

   Published May 15th 2012 by Routledge
4. The United Nations in Latin America

   Aiding Development

   By Francis Adams

   Series: Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics

   The United Nations has increased its worldwide efforts to promote sustainable development. In this book, noted scholar Francis Adams examines the United Nations' actions in Latin America, particularly in light of meeting basic human needs, promoting gender equity, and preserving natural...

   Published December 16th 2009 by Routledge
5. Research and International Trade Policy Negotiations

   Knowledge and Power in Latin America

   Edited by Mercedes Botto

   Series: Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics

   The international trade negotiations that were launched throughout Latin America in the 1990s created significant challenges for developing countries because of their complexity. In order to make informed decisions and successfully legitimize negotiating positions, governments and stakeholders...

   Published October 7th 2009 by Routledge