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      The classical populist returns : Hugo Chávez's political style and public image

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      Date
      2007-04-23
      Author
      Person, Sarah Grace
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      This thesis examines the political style and public image of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. It argues that Chávez fulfills the criteria of a classical populist, in accordance with renowned cases of populism in Latin American history. His style is further analyzed through Chávez’s relationship with his Venezuelan supporters and his diplomacy in the Latin American community. Three characteristics are emphasized: the radicalism of his image and policy, a casual and accessible approach, and the use of historical references. This thesis relies on primary sources such as speeches, interviews, and government publications, as well as media coverage of the Chávez regime. This study expounds the polarization of Venezuelan politics under Chávez, and connects his leadership to a larger trend in Latin American history.
      Degree
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Department
      History
      Program
      History
      Supervisor
      Handy, Jim
      Committee
      Smith-Norris, Martha; Jordan, Pamela; Deonandan, Kalowatie
      Copyright Date
      April 2007
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-04122007-151616
      Subject
      Classical Populism
      Latin American Populism
      Venezuelan politics
      Political Style
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