Agrarian Elites and Democracy in Latin America - 9781009553575

Name: Agrarian Elites and Democracy in Latin America - 9781009553575
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Agrarian Elites and Democracy in Latin AmericaAuthor(s): Beln Fernndez Milmanda\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009553575, 978-1009553575\nSynopsis\nThis groundbreaking book delves into the underexplored realm of agrarian elites and their relationship to democracy in Latin America. With a fresh perspective and new theory, it examines the strategies these elites use to gain an advantage in the democratic system. The book provides a detailed examination of when and how agrarian elites participate in the electoral arena to protect their interests, including a novel non-partisan electoral strategy. By providing a deeper understanding of how democratic institutions can be used to protect economic interests, this book adds to the ongoing debate on the relationship between economic elites, democracy, and redistribution. Agrarian Elites and Democracy in Latin America is a must-read for anyone interest.