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Argentina's Radical Party and Popular Mobilization, 19161930

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Examines how Argentina's Radical Party rallied popular support in Buenos Aires from 1916 to 1930. Argues that the methods used for popular mobilization helped to undermine democracy. The popularity of President Hipólito Yrigoyen is explored, as well as the government's relationship with unions.


Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The Economic and Political Setting

2. Creating the Image: Construction of the Images of Yrigoyen and Alvear

3. The Limits of Patronage

4. When Bosses and Workers Agreed: The Failure of Social Welfare Legislation

5. Yrigoyen and the Limitations of Obrerismo, 1916–1922

6. Alvear and the Attempted Establishment of an Institutionalized Relationship with Labor, 1922–1928

7. Yrigoyen and the Failure to Reestablish Obrerismo, 1928–1930

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index


“Joel Horowitz has written a thoughtful and well-researched book for a period of Argentina’s history much in need of further understanding.”

—Paula Alonso, American Historical Review

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