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Book SynopsisThe mere notion of examining local elections in Latin America would have produced a puzzled look and a simple question: Why?
Trade ReviewA valuable contribution on a topic of growing importance. Dietz and Shidlo have brought together new perspectives and a wealth of new data that document the significance of local politics in the region. -- Daniel H. Levine, University of Michigan
This important volume makes a valuable contribution to an understanding of Latin American politics. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Urban Electoral Politics in Argentina Chapter 3 Municipal Elections in Bolivia Chapter 4 Local Urban Elections in Democratic Brazil Chapter 5 Urban Electoral Behavior in Colombia Chapter 6 Urban Elections in the Dominican Republic, 1962-1994 Chapter 7 National and Local Elections in El Salvador, 1982-1994 Chapter 8 Opening the Electoral Space in Mexico: The Rise of the Opposition at the State and Local Levels Chapter 9 Urban Elections in Peru, 1980-1995 Chapter 10 Why Are There No Local Politics in Uruguay? Chapter 11 Venezuelan Local and National Elections, 1958-1995 Chapter 12 Conclusion