Routine Politics and Violence in Argentina

The Gray Zone of State Power

Autor*innen

• Javier Auyero

Reihen

• Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics

Parameter

• 210 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

Mehr zum Buch

The book delves into the December 2001 food riots in Argentina, where nearly three hundred stores were looted, resulting in thirty-four deaths and numerous injuries. It highlights the involvement of Peronist activists and the notable absence of police during the chaos. Utilizing archival research, statistical analysis, and fieldwork, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the events' origins, progression, significance, and aftermath, presenting a unique perspective on the contentious political landscape of Argentina during this tumultuous period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback