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	Authoritarianism and Corporatism in Latin America James Malloy University of Pittsburgh Press, 1976 Library of Congress JL958.A9 \| Dewey Decimal 320.98003 Since the mid-1960s it has been apparent that authoritarian regimes are not necessarily doomed to extinction as societies modernize and develop, but are potentially viable (if unpleasant) modes of organizing a society’s developmental efforts. This realization has spurred new interest among social scientists in the phenomenon of authoritarianism and one of its variants, corporatism. The sixteen previously unpublished essays in this volume provide a focus for the discussion of authoritarianism and corporatism by clarifying various concepts, and by pointing to directions for future research utilizing them. The book is organized in four parts: a theoretical introduction; discussions of authoritarianism, corporatism, and the state; comparative and case studies; and conclusions and implications. The essays discuss authoritarianism and corporatism in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Expand Description
	Authoritarians and Democrats: Regime Transition in Latin America James Malloy University of Pittsburgh Press, 1987 Library of Congress JL966.A98 1987 \| Dewey Decimal 321.09098
	Beyond the Revolution: Bolivia since 1952 James Malloy University of Pittsburgh Press, 1971 Ten original essays discuss changes in the life, politics, and culture of Bolivia since the revolution of 1952. Expand Description
	Bolivia: The Uncompleted Revolution James Malloy University of Pittsburgh Press, 1970 Library of Congress F3326.M25 \| Dewey Decimal 984.05 The first book-length analysis of the Bolivian revolution by an American political scientist explains the events of 1952 as a Latin American case study, and links the theme of the revolution with other contemporary insurrections in underdeveloped countries. Combining narrative excitement and scholarly analysis, the book pinpoints sources of weakness and stress in the Bolivian old order, with particular attention to the effects of uneven economic developments in the first two decades of the twentieth century. It then focuses on the stormy years after 1936 that led up to the insurrection of April 9-11, 1952. Finally, it examines attempts of the revolutionary government to promote economic development between 1952 and November 1964, when it was overthrown. Expand Description
	Deepening Democracy Latin America Kurt von Mettenheim University of Pittsburgh Press, 1998 Library of Congress JL960.D44 1998 \| Dewey Decimal 320.98 Ten leading scholars of the region present original research to argue that theories of democratic consolidation or institutionalization are too often Euro- and ethno-centric; that simple appeals for greater participation are insufficient; and that recent critics of populism, patronage, and presidentialism fail to capture new opportunities for democracies in the region. Expand Description
	The Politics of Social Security in Brazil James Malloy University of Pittsburgh Press, 1979 Library of Congress HD7154.M33 \| Dewey Decimal 368.400981 Brazil has one of the most elaborate social security systems in Latin America. This study follows the progressive evolution of social insurance policy from 1889 to 1979, through four alternating periods of democratic and authoritarian governments: oligarchic democracy, organic authoritarianism, populist democracy, and bureaucratic authoritarianism. Expand Description
	Unsettling Statecraft: Democracy and Neoliberalism in the Central Andes Catherine M Conaghan University of Pittsburgh Press, 1995 Library of Congress HC182.C52 1994 \| Dewey Decimal 320.9809048 Latin America in the 1980s was marked by the transition to democracy and a turn toward economic orthodoxy. Unsettling Statecraft analyzes this transition in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, focusing on the political dynamics underlying change and the many disturbing tendencies at work as these countries shed military authoritarianism for civilian rule. Conaghan and Malloy draw on insights from the political economy literature, viewing policy making as a “historically conditioned” process, and they conclude that the disturbing tendencies their research reveals are not due to regional pathology but are part of the more general experience of postmodern democracy. Expand Description

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7 books about Malloy, James

Authoritarianism and Corporatism in Latin America

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1976

Since the mid-1960s it has been apparent that authoritarian regimes are not necessarily doomed to extinction as societies modernize and develop, but are potentially viable (if unpleasant) modes of organizing a society’s developmental efforts. This realization has spurred new interest among social scientists in the phenomenon of authoritarianism and one of its variants, corporatism.

The sixteen previously unpublished essays in this volume provide a focus for the discussion of authoritarianism and corporatism by clarifying various concepts, and by pointing to directions for future research utilizing them. The book is organized in four parts: a theoretical introduction; discussions of authoritarianism, corporatism, and the state; comparative and case studies; and conclusions and implications. The essays discuss authoritarianism and corporatism in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Authoritarians and Democrats

Regime Transition in Latin America

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1987

Beyond the Revolution

Bolivia since 1952

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1971

Ten original essays discuss changes in the life, politics, and culture of Bolivia since the revolution of 1952.

The Uncompleted Revolution

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1970

The first book-length analysis of the Bolivian revolution by an American political scientist explains the events of 1952 as a Latin American case study, and links the theme of the revolution with other contemporary insurrections in underdeveloped countries. Combining narrative excitement and scholarly analysis, the book pinpoints sources of weakness and stress in the Bolivian old order, with particular attention to the effects of uneven economic developments in the first two decades of the twentieth century. It then focuses on the stormy years after 1936 that led up to the insurrection of April 9-11, 1952. Finally, it examines attempts of the revolutionary government to promote economic development between 1952 and November 1964, when it was overthrown.

Deepening Democracy Latin America

Kurt von Mettenheim

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1998

Ten leading scholars of the region present original research to argue that theories of democratic consolidation or institutionalization are too often Euro- and ethno-centric; that simple appeals for greater participation are insufficient; and that recent critics of populism, patronage, and presidentialism fail to capture new opportunities for democracies in the region.

The Politics of Social Security in Brazil

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1979

Brazil has one of the most elaborate social security systems in Latin America. This study follows the progressive evolution of social insurance policy from 1889 to 1979, through four alternating periods of democratic and authoritarian governments: oligarchic democracy, organic authoritarianism, populist democracy, and bureaucratic authoritarianism.

Unsettling Statecraft

Democracy and Neoliberalism in the Central Andes

Catherine M Conaghan

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1995

Latin America in the 1980s was marked by the transition to democracy and a turn toward economic orthodoxy. Unsettling Statecraft analyzes this transition in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, focusing on the political dynamics underlying change and the many disturbing tendencies at work as these countries shed military authoritarianism for civilian rule.

Conaghan and Malloy draw on insights from the political economy literature, viewing policy making as a “historically conditioned” process, and they conclude that the disturbing tendencies their research reveals are not due to regional pathology but are part of the more general experience of postmodern democracy.