| Hugo Chavez: Socialist for the Twenty-First Century Contributor(s): Gonzalez, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745334660 ISBN-13: 9780745334660 Publisher: Pluto Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - History | Latin America - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Revolutionary Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.1" W x 7.9" (0.61 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Hugo Chavez, then President of Venezuela, died in 2013, millions across the globe mourned. In an age where most politicians inspire only apathy and cynicism, Chavez's popularity, radicalism and vibrant personality were truly unique. Released one year after Chavez's unexpected death, this dramatic and intimate biography traces Chavez's life from an impoverished rural family to the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas. Mike Gonzalez shows how Chavez's 'Bolivarian revolution' aimed to complete Simon Bolivar's promise of a Latin America free from imperialism. Gonzalez details Chavez's close connection to the masses and how he enraged wealthy elites by declaring his support for 21st century socialism. He concludes that the struggle for social justice inspired by Chavez can and must continue. This is an ideal guide to Chavez's inspiring life and legacy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzalez, Mike: - Mike Gonzalez is professor emeritus of Latin American studies at University of Glasgow in Scotland. |