Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Latin America

Name: Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Latin America
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ISBN: 9781845190637

ISBN-10: 1845190637

ISBN-13: 9781845190637

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Authors: Nancy Grey Postero, Leon Zamosc

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This book examines the struggle for indigenous rights in eight Latin American countries. Initial studies of indigenous movements celebrated the return of the Indians as relevant political actors, often approaching their struggles as expressions of a common, generic agenda. This collection moves the debate forward by acknowledging the extraordinary diversity among the movements' composition, goals, and strategies. The case studies examine the ways in which the Indian question arises in each country, with reference to the protagonism of indigenous movements in the context of the threats and opportunities posed by neoliberal policies. The complexities posed by the varying demographic weight of…

Book details

List price: $37.95
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Publication date: 9/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 250
Size: 8.90" wide x 5.90" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.836



Preface and Acknowledgments



Indigenous Movements and the Indian Question in Latin America




From Indigenismo to Zapatismo: The Struggle for a Multi-ethnic Mexican Society




Beyond Victimization: Maya Movements in Post-war Guatemala




Indigenous Struggles in Colombia: Historical Changes and Perspectives




The Indian Movement in Ecuador: From Politics of Influence to Politics of Power




Un Paï¿½s Sin Indï¿½genas?: Re-thinking Indigenous Politics in Peru




Articulations and Fragmentations: Indigenous Politics in Bolivia




Socialist Saudades: Lula's Victory, Indigenous Movements, and the Latin American Left



The Contributors


Index