Juan Peron and the Reshaping of Argentina

The book has a wealth of statistics and surveys' data, which make it very useful for those who intend to interpret Argentina's reality. . . . Unlike so many other scholarly books on Peronism, Juan Peron and the Reshaping of Argentina mixes a solid socio-political academic background with a well-planned and presented series of approaches to a multifaceted and difficult theme.

New York City Tribune

Although Juan Peron changed the course of modern Argentine history, scholars have often interpreted him in terms of their own ideologies and interests, rather than seeing the effect of this man and his movement had on the Argentine people. The essays in this volume seek to uncover the man behind the myth, to define the true nature of Peronism. Several chapters view Perón’s rise to power, his deposition and eighteen-year exile, and his dramatic return in 1973. Others examine: opposing forces in modern Argentina, including the church and its role in politics; the conflict between landed stancieros and urban industrialists, terrorist activities and their populist support base; Peronism and the labor movement; and Evita Perón’s role in advancing the political rights of women.

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The book will be of value to professionals and graduate students interested in Argentina, Peronism, and populism, and several chapters would make excellent assigned reading for undergraduate or graduate courses-especially the chapters on Evita, incomes policy, religion, and voting patterns.

American Political Science Review

Ten useful essays help to explain the appeal of Peronism from 1945 to 1975. . . . All those interested in modern Argentina will find that this volume well merits their close attention.

Latin America in Books

It gives the breadth and perspective needed to understand the continual appeal of Juan Peron to Argentina over a period of 30 years.

Choice

The essays serve both historical insight and current concerns, and cover a full range of economic, political, and social aspects, including the memorable and unique Evita. A solid and deserving book.

Foreign Affairs

284 Pages, 6 x 9 in.

May, 1983

isbn : 9780822984900

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Pitt Latin American Series

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about the editors

Frederick Turner is professor of political science at the Univerisity of Connecticut.

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Jose Enrique Miguens taught at the Catholic University of Argentina, directed the institute of Motivational and Social Research in Buenos Aires, and served in the Argentine Ministry of the Presidency.

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